The Legacy of Super Tuscan Wines

Tenuta dell’Ornellaia is a prestigious winery known for its exceptional Super Tuscan wines, crafted from Bordeaux grape varieties in the heart of Sangiovese country. Nestled in the Bolgheri wine region, the estate features a stunning avenue lined with majestic cypress trees leading to the medieval walls of Bolgheri. Founded in 1981 by Marchese Ludovico Antinori, the winery began with native varieties like Sangiovese while experimenting with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot to set itself apart from Sassicaia, the original Super Tuscan. Under the ownership of the Frescobaldi group for nearly two decades, Tenuta dell’Ornellaia has achieved remarkable success and recognition.

The Terroir Behind Ornellaia Wines

Spanning 224 acres, the estate's vineyards are located on elevated plots of clay, gravel, and loam, creating ideal conditions for producing world-class wines. The unique terroir, combined with a mild maritime climate and lush Mediterranean vegetation, enhances the grapes' characteristics, resulting in rich and elegant wines. Guided by winemaker Axel Heinz, Tenuta dell’Ornellaia has built a reputation for consistent quality, reflecting both the terroir's essence and the expertise of its producers. The winery focuses on achieving maximum quality with limited production, ensuring meticulous attention to every aspect of winemaking.

Commitment to Sustainable Practices

Tenuta dell’Ornellaia produces a range of wines, including its flagship Ornellaia, Le Serre Nuove, and Le Volte. These wines are crafted in the heart of the winery, where grapes are vinified separately and aged in small French oak barrels. The winery is dedicated to sustainable viticulture, promoting biodiversity and using natural fertilizers to maintain soil integrity. This commitment helps to express the unique qualities of each vineyard, resulting in wines that truly represent the region's character.

For more information about Tenuta dell’Ornellaia, visit their official website: Tenuta dell’Ornellaia

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edoardo Franzini
August 31, 2024
Prestigious winery to visit with wine tasting
Can Ergur
April 30, 2024
Ornellaia is one of the top wine producers in Toscana. Last week I had the opportunity to visit their facilities and taste some of their premium wines. As opposed to many other wine producers in the region, Ornellaia actually benefits from a sea-side climate since it is so close to the Mediterranean shore. Highly recommended for both wine-tasting and observing their production process.
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Location Località Ornellaia, 191 Fraz. Bolgheri, 57022 Castagneto Carducci (LI)

Region

Tuscany, Italy

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Wine types

Red Wine

Wine Certifications

Equalitas

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JOHAN KIM
Reviewed on November 15, 2024

Luckily, I requested a group tour. Only my colleague and I took the tour. The guide Chiara is very professional and particularly proud and attached to her wines. From the explanation and facial expression I could tell that I was there. Every time she answered my many questions without hesitation, I could feel that she was a knowledgeable expert. I thoroughly enjoyed the almost 2 hours. It was worth the cost of 100€. I hope to visit again next time with a better opportunity. I hope 👍👍👍 Grazie milla Chiara. 👏👏👏

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edoardo Franzini
Reviewed on August 31, 2024

Prestigious winery to visit with wine tasting

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Coccinella
Reviewed on August 2, 2024

Truly unforgettable experience, a source of pride for the high Italian quality that is only dreamed of abroad.

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Enjoy the little things!
Reviewed on May 29, 2024

Incredibly impressive winery with a sensational wine tasting. We booked a wine tasting and were guided through it very professionally and kindly by Christina and Chiara. Many thanks to both of them!! It lasted about 2.5 hours, which far exceeded our expectations! We paid €100 per adult and €30 for our 12-year-old son. The price for the tour is more than reasonable, as we gained a lot of insight into the winery. (Although you have to be a wine lover to understand the price.) We even got to see the process from bottling the bottles to the shipping box. There was also an animated tour of the winery and its history. Everything was so great!! We can only recommend this wine tour and don't understand the negative reviews in advance. There was just one thing that wasn't so easy: making the reservation in advance by email was sometimes difficult and I had to ask twice before I could make a reservation. But Christina and Chiara did everything very well!

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Can Ergur
Reviewed on April 30, 2024

Ornellaia is one of the top wine producers in Toscana. Last week I had the opportunity to visit their facilities and taste some of their premium wines. As opposed to many other wine producers in the region, Ornellaia actually benefits from a sea-side climate since it is so close to the Mediterranean shore. Highly recommended for both wine-tasting and observing their production process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tenuta dell’Ornellaia

What type of wines does Tenuta dell’Ornellaia produce?

Tenuta dell’Ornellaia produces Red Wine.

What languages do they speak at the Tenuta dell’Ornellaia?

At Tenuta dell’Ornellaia they speak Italian.

Do they produce organic wines at Tenuta dell’Ornellaia?

No, Tenuta dell’Ornellaia is not an organic wine producer.