2019 Ornellaia Bianco, Tuscany, Italy

Nestled in the heart of Tuscany’s coastal gem, Bolgheri, Tenuta dell’Ornellaia is a beacon of excellence in modern Italian winemaking. This world-renowned estate marries timeless beauty with uncompromising quality, crafting wines that capture the spirit of their extraordinary surroundings.

Approached by a cypress-lined avenue rising gently from the ancient Roman Via Aurelia, the estate lies just beyond the medieval hamlet of Bolgheri. From the village walls, the landscape opens toward the shimmering Tyrrhenian Sea—on clear days, even the Tuscan Archipelago and Corsica islands grace the horizon. The estate’s privileged location, with its mild maritime climate and abundant Mediterranean vegetation, leaves an indelible mark on the wines' character.

Every aspect of production is driven by a deep respect for this unique terroir: low yields to ensure exceptional quality, meticulous hand-harvesting, micro-vinification in small lots, and extended ageing. Tenuta dell’Ornellaia’s flagship wine, Ornellaia, is a masterful Cabernet Sauvignon–Merlot blend that embodies depth, complexity, and finesse. Its sibling, Masseto, is crafted exclusively from Merlot—a rich, polished expression of pure elegance that has become a modern icon among the world’s finest wines.