In contrast to Sassicaia; Ornellaia uses all of the Bordeaux varieties; Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot and they certainly seem to thrive in the micro-climate of the Bolghiri area. Vines are not alone in their appreciation of the region, as the surrounding area of Maremma is renowned for its natural beauty and the variety of its wildlife. It tends to be a blend of predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon (50-70%), Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The wine is initially put in barriques for 12 months, at which point the final blend is made, before returning it to the barriques for a further 6 months. We get a small annual allocation of this wine so please get in touch if you would like to receive the offer.