The Winery Ornellaia of Bolgheri Superiore of Tuscany

Winery Ornellaia
The winery offers 25 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.2.
This estate is part of the Frescobaldi.
It is ranked in the top 1 of the estates of Tuscany.
It is located in Bolgheri Superiore in the region of Tuscany
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The Winery Ornellaia is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 25 wines for sale in of Bolgheri Superiore to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Ornellaia Estate is a prestigious vineyard located in the picturesque region of Bolgheri Superiore, in Tuscany, Italy. Founded in 1981, the Ornellaia Estate spans nearly 97 hectares of vineyards, populated with regional varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. The estate stands out for its intense and structured red wines, which eloquently express the unique terroir of Bolgheri Superiore. The Ornellaia Estate is nestled in the maritime valley of Bolgheri, surrounded by hills that absorb sunlight and bathe the vines in a tranquil, idyllic natural setting. This geographical position offers optimal growing conditions, with refreshing sea breezes tempering the summer heat and preventing water stress, promoting the balanced development of the grapes. The production philosophy of the Ornellaia Estate is characterized by meticulous attention to detail at every step of the process. It is irrigated according to the needs of each vineyard, the harvest is entirely carried out by hand to ensure the optimal quality of the grapes, which are then vinified parcel by parcel to preserve the specificity of the terroir. The wines are then matured in French oak barrels to develop rich aromatic complexity. The emblematic wine of the Ornellaia Estate, the Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore, is a sublime blend of Bordeaux varietals that dramatically expresses the character of the Bolgheri Superiore terroir. It is recognized for its elegant tannic structure, captivating fruity integrity, and long, lingering finish. Ornellaia is considered one of the best wines in Italy and has become, in just a few decades, a monument of Italian viticulture.

Top Winery Ornellaia wines

Looking for the best Winery Ornellaia wines in Bolgheri Superiore among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Ornellaia wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Ornellaia wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery Ornellaia

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Ornellaia

How Winery Ornellaia wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of wild boar stew in burgundy style, grilled leg of lamb marinated in aromatic oil or roasted stuffed goose with mushroom sauce.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Ornellaia

On the nose the red wine of Winery Ornellaia. often reveals types of flavors of cream, cherry or oaky and sometimes also flavors of citrus, smoke or butter. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Ornellaia. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Ornellaia

  • 1987With an average score of 4.70/5
  • 2003With an average score of 4.64/5
  • 1996With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 1995With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 1992With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.59/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Ornellaia.

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Petit Verdot
  • Sangiovese

Discovering the wine region of Bolgheri Superiore

The wine region of Bolgheri Superiore is located in the region of Bolgheri of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Ornellaia or the Domaine Ornellaia produce mainly wines red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Bolgheri Superiore are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet franc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Bolgheri Superiore often reveals types of flavors of cream, walnut or sweet tobacco and sometimes also flavors of honey, saline or chalk.

In the mouth of Bolgheri Superiore is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 55 estates and châteaux in the of Bolgheri Superiore, producing 82 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Bolgheri Superiore go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb.

The top sweet wines of Winery Ornellaia

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Winery Ornellaia

How Winery Ornellaia wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of beef bourguignon with tomato, lamb breast with onions and tomato sauce or pork gyros.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wines of Winery Ornellaia

On the nose the sweet wine of Winery Ornellaia. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, citrus or apricot and sometimes also flavors of caramel, raisin or toffee.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Winery Ornellaia

  • 2011With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.50/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Winery Ornellaia.

  • Cabernet Franc
  • Merlot
  • Petit Verdot
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Petit Manseng
  • Malbec

Discover the grape variety: Sauvignon blanc

Originally from Bordeaux, Sauvignon, or Sauvignon Blanc, is reputed to be one of the best French grape varieties for white wine. It is a white grape variety, not to be confused with Sauvignon Gris and its pale yellow color, or with Cabernet Sauvignon which produces red wines. Particularly famous thanks to Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc is cultivated as far as New Zealand, where it produces great wines whose reputation is well established.

The top white wines of Winery Ornellaia

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Ornellaia

How Winery Ornellaia wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of vegetarian, pasta or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of light tuna-tomato quiche (without cream), tagliatelle with mushrooms or tapenade.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Ornellaia

On the nose the white wine of Winery Ornellaia. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or grapefruit and sometimes also flavors of oaky, tropical or citrus. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Ornellaia. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Ornellaia

  • 2021With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.27/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.23/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2023With an average score of 4.20/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Ornellaia.

  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Viognier
  • Vermentino

The word of the wine: Fermentation

The process by which grape juice becomes wine, thanks to the action of yeasts that transform sugar into alcohol.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Winery Ornellaia

Planning a wine route in the of Bolgheri Superiore? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery Ornellaia.

Discover the grape variety: Malbec

Malbec, a high-yielding red grape variety, produces tannic and colourful wines. It is produced in different wine-growing regions and changes its name according to the grape variety. Called Auxerrois in Cahors, Malbec in Bordeaux, it is also known as Côt. 6,000 hectares of the Malbec grape are grown in France (in decline since the 1950s). Malbec is also very successful in Argentina. The country has become the world's leading producer of Malbec and offers wines with great potential.

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