Tuscany
- Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di
Montepulciano, Super Tuscans, Maremma, Bolgheri - 2026 by ombiasy Wine
Tours, led by Annette Schiller, took place from June 8 to 18, 2026. The
tour started in Florence. There were 14 participants, including Annette
and myself,
After
spending the first 4 nights of the tour at Fattoria di Rignana in
Greve, focussing on Chianti Classico, we moved to Montalcino and the second 4
nights there at Foresteria Podere Brizio in Montalcino, focussing on Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, we spent the last 2 nights at the beach in the Bolgheri area, focussing on Super Tuscans, Maremma, Bolgheri. We stayed at the Tombolo Talasso Resort, a five-star seaside spa hotel located in
Marina di Castagneto Carducci on the Etruscan Coast of Tuscany, Italy.
It is famous for its underground cave thalassotherapy spa:
Tour
and Tasting, including the Redigaffi, the First Italian Wine ever
Awarded 100 Points by Robert Parker, at Tua Rita, Maremma, Suvereto,
with Next-generation Owner Giovanni Frascolla - Tuscany (Chianti Classico, Brunello di
Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Super Tuscans, Maremma,
Bolgheri) 2026 by ombiasy Wine Tours
Bistecca Fiorentina
for Lunch at Osteria Magona, a Dario Cecchino Restaurant Co-operation -
Tuscany (Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di
Montepulciano, Super Tuscans, Maremma, Bolgheri) 2026 by ombiasy Wine
Tours
Tour
and Tasting at Tenuta dell'Ornellaia, Bolgheri Superiore, Bolgheri -
Tuscany (Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di
Montepulciano, Super Tuscans, Maremma, Bolgheri) 2026 by ombiasy Wine
Tours
Tasting
at Poggio al Tesoro , Bolgheri, Castagneto Carducci - Tuscany (Chianti
Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Super
Tuscans, Maremma, Bolgheri) 2026 by ombiasy Wine Tours
Shopping
and Lunch in Bolgheri - Tuscany (Chianti Classico, Brunello di
Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Super Tuscans, Maremma,
Bolgheri) 2026 by ombiasy Wine Tours
Tour
and Tasting at Castello di Bolgheri, Bolgheri DOC, Bolgheri, with
Next-generation Owner Clementi Zileri Dal Verne and Winemaker
Allessandro Dondi - Tuscany (Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino,
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Super Tuscans, Maremma, Bolgheri) 2026 by
ombiasy Wine Tours
Tour
and Tasting at Podere Grattamacco, Bolgheri Superiore DOC, Castagneto
Carducci - Tuscany (Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino
Nobile di Montepulciano, Super Tuscans, Maremma, Bolgheri) 2026 by
ombiasy Wine Tours
Dinner
at Beach Restaurant Il Poeta in Castagneto Carducci - Tuscany (Chianti
Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Super
Tuscans, Maremma, Bolgheri) 2026 by ombiasy Wine Tours
At Tenuta dell'Ornellaia
Tour and tasting. We had to use quite a bit our bus. First, to take us from the welcome center to the vineyard, second, from the vineyard to the winery, third, from the winery to the posh tasting room.
Tenuta dell'Ornellaia
Bolgheri Superiore DOC · Bolgheri
Ornellaia is one of the undisputed icons of world wine, and a visit here is a genuinely historic experience. The estate was established in 1981 by Lodovico Antinori on the coastal Maremma plains of Bolgheri, in the zone that his uncle Marchese Mario Incisa della Rocchetta had dramatically opened to the world's attention with Sassicaia just years before. The first vintage of Ornellaia's flagship wine was released in 1988, and it immediately signaled that something extraordinary had arrived.
Today Ornellaia is owned by the Frescobaldi family. They had the vision to hire accomplished Bordeaux winemaker Axel Heinz as creative director for their estates Masseto and Ornellaia. For 17 years he managed both estates with meticulous precision and under his leadership Ornellaia and Masseto have grown to become globally sought-after cult wines.
In 2025 Ornellaia and Masseto's team has appointed Marco Balsimelli as the new Production Director. He studied oenology in Florence and Bordeaux and later amassed experiences at top Bordeaux Châteaux such as Gruaud Larose. Since 2010, he has been working as a consulting oenologist at Laboratoires Boissenot, alongside Eric Boissenot.
The Bolgheri terroir is a near-miraculous convergence of conditions: a mild maritime climate moderated by the Tyrrhenian Sea, complex soils ranging from marine deposits and alluvial sands to volcanic outcroppings, and enough warmth to ripen Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot to sumptuous perfection.
The flagship Ornellaia, a Bordeaux-style blend of breathtaking depth and age-worthiness, is joined by Le Serre Nuove (the estate's approachable second wine) and the spectacular white Ornellaia Bianco.
A visit to this estate is one of the highlights of any serious Tuscany itinerary.
Arriving
In the Vineyard
At the Winery
Tasting
The Wines
Tuscany
- Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di
Montepulciano, Super Tuscans, Maremma, Bolgheri - 2026 by ombiasy Wine
Tours, led by Annette Schiller (Summery, June 8-18)
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Tuscany - Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di
Montepulciano, Super Tuscans, Maremma, Bolgheri - 2026 by ombiasy Wine
Tours, led by Annette Schiller (Summery, June 8-18): Already Released
and Forthcoming Postings
Tuscany - Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Super Tuscans, Maremma, Bolgheri - 2026 by ombiasy Wine Tours, led by Annette Schiller (Summery, June 8-18)
At Enoteca Bellini, Best Wine Bar in Florence (Wine Enthusiast) -
Tuscany (Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di
Montepulciano, Super Tuscans, Maremma, Bolgheri) 2026 by ombiasy Wine
Tours
Dinner at Trattoria San Lorenzo, Cucina Casaligna, "Like a House Wife would Make", in Florence -
Tuscany (Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di
Montepulciano, Super Tuscans, Maremma, Bolgheri) 2026 by ombiasy Wine
Tours
A
Glass of Wine and a Bite at In Vino Veritas, Vino & Schiacciateria,
in Florence (a Wine Bar in the Truest Sense of the Word, Nick Lander,
JancisRobinson.com) - Tuscany (Chianti Classico,
Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Super Tuscans,
Maremma, Bolgheri) 2026 by ombiasy Wine Tours
36 Hours in Medieval Florence
- Tuscany (Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di
Montepulciano, Super Tuscans, Maremma, Bolgheri) 2026 by ombiasy Wine
Tours
Tour, Tasting and Lunch at Antinori nel Chianti in Chianti Classico - Tuscany
(Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di
Montepulciano, Super Tuscans, Maremma, Bolgheri) 2026 by ombiasy Wine
Tours
Guided Visit of Badia a Passignano (Tour Guide: One of the 4 Monks Living at the Abbey) - Tuscany (Chianti Classico,
Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Super Tuscans,
Maremma, Bolgheri) 2026 by ombiasy Wine Tours
Tour and Tasting at Fattoria di Rignana in Greve in the Chianti Classico, with Owner/ Winemaker Cosimo Gericke - Tuscany (Chianti Classico,
Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Super Tuscans,
Maremma, Bolgheri) 2026 by ombiasy Wine Tours
Dinner at Cantinetta di Rignana - Tuscany (Chianti Classico, Brunello di
Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Super Tuscans, Maremma,
Bolgheri) 2026 by ombiasy Wine Tours
Tour,
including Watching the Bottling of the Legendary Pure-Sangiovese IGT
Cepparello, and Tasting at Isole e Olena in Chianti Classico, led by
Eduardo Santarelli - Tuscany (Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino,
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Super Tuscans, Maremma, Bolgheri) 2026 by
ombiasy Wine Tours
Lunch at Antica Trattoria il Guerrino in Greve on its Panoramic Terrace, Offering Spectacular Views of the Chianti Hills - Tuscany (Chianti Classico,
Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Super Tuscans,
Maremma, Bolgheri) 2026 by ombiasy Wine Tours
Tour and Tasting at Fontodi in Chianti Classico, Panzano in Chianti, with Next-generation Owner and Winemaker Bernardo Manetti - Tuscany (Chianti
Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Super
Tuscans, Maremma, Bolgheri) 2026 by ombiasy Wine Tours
Spectacular Sun-set Dinner and Wine Tasting at Poggio al Sole, Chianti Classico, in Badia a Passignano, with Owner Kathrin Davaz - Tuscany (Chianti Classico,
Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Super Tuscans,
Maremma, Bolgheri) 2026 by ombiasy Wine Tours
Guided City Tour of San Gimignano - Tuscany (Chianti Classico, Brunello di
Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Super Tuscans, Maremma,
Bolgheri) 2026 by ombiasy Wine Tours
Tour
of the Farm and the Winery, Tasting and Wine Lunch at Fattoria Poggio
Alloro, Chianti, with the Medieval Towers of San Gimignano on the
Horizon - Tuscany (Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino
Nobile di Montepulciano, Super Tuscans, Maremma, Bolgheri) 2026 by
ombiasy Wine Tours
Tour and Tasting at Castello di Verrazzano, Chianti Classico, in Greve in Chianti, with Owner Luigi Cappellini - Tuscany (Chianti Classico,
Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Super Tuscans,
Maremma, Bolgheri) 2026 by ombiasy Wine Tours
Tour, Tasting and Lunch at Castello di Volpaia, Chianti Classico, Radda in Chianti - Tuscany (Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile
di Montepulciano, Super Tuscans, Maremma, Bolgheri) 2026 by ombiasy
Wine Tours
Tour and Tasting at Querciabella, Chianti Classico, Greve in Chianti -
Tuscany (Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di
Montepulciano, Super Tuscans, Maremma, Bolgheri) 2026 by ombiasy Wine
Tours
Tour, Tasting and Lunch at Badia a Coltibuono, Chianti Classico, Gaiole in Chianti - Tuscany (Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile
di Montepulciano, Super Tuscans, Maremma, Bolgheri) 2026 by ombiasy
Wine Tours
Tour and Tasting at Caparzo, Brunello di Montalcino, Montalcino - Tuscany
(Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano,
Super Tuscans, Maremma, Bolgheri) 2026 by ombiasy Wine Tours
Tour and Tasting at Icario, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Montepulciano -
Tuscany (Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di
Montepulciano, Super Tuscans, Maremma, Bolgheri) 2026 by ombiasy Wine
Tours
Tour and Wine-tasting Lunch at Boscarelli, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Cervognano di Montepulciano - Tuscany (Chianti Classico, Brunello di
Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Super Tuscans, Maremma,
Bolgheri) 2026 by ombiasy Wine Tours
Tour
and Tasting at Mastrojanni, Brunello di Montalcino, Castelnuovo
dell'Abate - Tuscany (Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino
Nobile di Montepulciano, Super Tuscans, Maremma, Bolgheri) 2026 by
ombiasy Wine Tours
Tour and Tasting at Tolaini, Chianti Classico DOCG, Castelnuovo Berardenga -
Tuscany (Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di
Montepulciano, Super Tuscans, Maremma, Bolgheri) 2026 by ombiasy Wine
Tours
Guided City Tour of Siena - Tuscany (Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino,
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Super Tuscans, Maremma, Bolgheri) 2026 by
ombiasy Wine Tours
Wine
Dinner, with Rosso di Montalcino and Brunello di Montalcino, at Vineria
Le Potazzine, Right in the Center of Montalcino on the Market Square -
Tuscany (Chianti Classico,
Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Super Tuscans,
Maremma, Bolgheri) 2026 by ombiasy Wine Tours
Tour and Tasting at Siro Pacenti, Brunello di Montalcino, Montalcino -
Tuscany (Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di
Montepulciano, Super Tuscans, Maremma, Bolgheri) 2026 by ombiasy Wine
Tours
Tour and Tasting at Casanova di Neri, Brunello di Montalcino, Montalcino with Gianlorenzo and Giacomo Neri - Tuscany (Chianti Classico, Brunello
di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Super Tuscans, Maremma,
Bolgheri) 2026 by ombiasy Wine Tours
Tour and Wine-tasting
(including a Wine Spectator 100-point Wine) Lunch at Castello di
Camigliano, Brunello di Montalcino, Montalcino, with Winemaker Michele
Turchi - Tuscany (Chianti Classico, Brunello di
Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Super Tuscans, Maremma,
Bolgheri) 2026 by ombiasy Wine Tours
Dinner at the Hotel (Foresteria Podere Brizio) in Montalcino - Tuscany
(Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano,
Super Tuscans, Maremma, Bolgheri) 2026 by ombiasy Wine Tours
Tour
and Tasting, including the Redigaffi, the First Italian Wine ever
Awarded 100 Points by Robert Parker, at Tua Rita, Maremma, Suvereto,
with Next-generation Owner Giovanni Frascolla - Tuscany (Chianti Classico, Brunello di
Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Super Tuscans, Maremma,
Bolgheri) 2026 by ombiasy Wine Tours
Bistecca Fiorentina
for Lunch at Osteria Magona, a Dario Cecchino Restaurant Co-operation -
Tuscany (Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di
Montepulciano, Super Tuscans, Maremma, Bolgheri) 2026 by ombiasy Wine
Tours
Tour
and Tasting at Tenuta dell'Ornellaia, Bolgheri Superiore, Bolgheri -
Tuscany (Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di
Montepulciano, Super Tuscans, Maremma, Bolgheri) 2026 by ombiasy Wine
Tours
Tasting
at Poggio al Tesoro , Bolgheri, Castagneto Carducci - Tuscany (Chianti
Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Super
Tuscans, Maremma, Bolgheri) 2026 by ombiasy Wine Tours
Shopping
and Lunch in Bolgheri - Tuscany (Chianti Classico, Brunello di
Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Super Tuscans, Maremma,
Bolgheri) 2026 by ombiasy Wine Tours
Tour
and Tasting at Castello di Bolgheri, Bolgheri DOC, Bolgheri, with
Next-generation Owner Clementi Zileri Dal Verne and Winemaker
Allessandro Dondi - Tuscany (Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino,
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Super Tuscans, Maremma, Bolgheri) 2026 by
ombiasy Wine Tours
Tour
and Tasting at Podere Grattamacco, Bolgheri Superiore DOC, Castagneto
Carducci - Tuscany (Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino
Nobile di Montepulciano, Super Tuscans, Maremma, Bolgheri) 2026 by
ombiasy Wine Tours
Dinner
at Beach Restaurant Il Poeta in Castagneto Carducci - Tuscany (Chianti
Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Super
Tuscans, Maremma, Bolgheri) 2026 by ombiasy Wine Tours
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