The winery
Tenuta dell'Ornellaia
A leading Bolgheri (Tuscany) winery, known for high-end Bordeaux-style wines such as Ornellaia, and for a range that includes second wines and Mediterranean-influenced white wines.
- Toscana · Italia
- Since 1981
- 2 products
The story
Originally conceived as a project by Marchese Lodovico Antinori, the estate has stood out since the 1980s for its use of international varieties and for the meticulous care of its vineyard and cellar. The first commercial vintage was in the 1980s; over the years the property underwent significant changes, including involvement by Robert Mondavi and later full control by the Frescobaldi family. In recent years the commercial name has been updated to reflect the importance of the Masseto label as well.
Production philosophy
The pursuit of terroir expression through blends of Bordeaux varieties, rigorous grape selection, and winemaking practices designed to translate Bolgheri's coastal microclimate into balanced, elegant wines.
Terroir and vineyards
The estate is located in the Bolgheri area on the Tuscan coast; the climate is strongly influenced by the Tyrrhenian Sea and the vineyards grow on soils with marine, alluvial and volcanic components that determine the character of the wines.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Cabernet Franc
- Petit Verdot
- Sangiovese
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Vermentino
- Semillon
- Viognier
- Petit Manseng
What makes it distinctive
- Flagship wine 'Ornellaia', a benchmark Bordeaux blend.
- Second wines and complementary lines: Le Serre Nuove, Le Volte.
- Poggio alle Gazze: white wine predominantly from Sauvignon Blanc.
- Ornus: a late-harvest wine made from Petit Manseng in very limited quantities.
- Located in Località Ornellaia, Castagneto Carducci, with a strong Mediterranean climatic influence.
