Winery Story
Ornellaia
Tenuta dell’Ornellaia was established in 1981 by Marchese Lodovico Antinori. The first vintage was produced in 1985. Recognizing the immense potential of the Bolgheri sub-region of Tuscany, Antinori aimed to create a high-quality Bordeaux-blend wine that could compete on the global stage.
Tenuta dell’Ornellaia
In 1981, Marchese Lodovico Antinori sought to craft a high-quality Bordeaux blend wine from Tuscany that could compete on the global stage, recognizing Bolgheri’s immense potential. Antinori’s timing was fortuitous; the Bolgheri region was just starting to gain international acclaim for its Bordeaux-style blends, thanks to the unique climatic and geological conditions of the area....
Winery Information
Region: Italy, Tuscany, Bolgheri
Address: Località Ornellaia, 191 Fraz. Bolgheri, 57022 Castagneto Carducci (LI), Italy
Open for Tastings: Yes
Major Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc
Vineyard Size: 280 acres
Own Winery: Yes
DTC Mailing List: No
Vineyard Sustainability: NA
Year Established: 1981
Owner: The Frescobaldi Family
Winemaker: Marco Balsimelli
Website: https://www.ornellaia.com/
Most Recent Reviews for this Winery
Published: June 2025