Ornellaia Winery located in Bolgheri is a magnificent facility making incredible Super Tuscan wines. The history of the winery is very interesting. Both Ornellaia and Masseto were founded by Lodovico Antinori. They now have 97 hectares of vines. Their wines are among the best of Italy, with the 2013 Ornellaia release price of $240, and the Masseto 2012  release price of $625, they are among the most expensive wines in the world.  In 1999 Lodovico sold Robert Mondavi a minority stake in his winery, he then sold him the rest in 2002.  In 2005 Frescobaldi bought the remaining 50% of shares from Constillation Brands who had acquired Mondavi Brands. So now Ornellaia and Masseto are wholly  owned by a major rival of the Antinori’s. Lodovico Antinori and his family have gone on to found a new winery in the area, Tenuta di Biserno.

The winery selects an artist to do a major art project at the winery each year. 

It’s an upscale winery with excellent wines, and upscale prices for the tour and tasting. You do get to taste some expensive wines, but not the Masseto as that is a separate tour.