Timeline
2019
Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia – 20th anniversary
With the release of the 2017 vintage Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia celebrates its 20th anniversary.
Bolgheri Denomination – 25th anniversary

Vendemmia d’Artista
Shirin Neshat interprets “la Tensione” (tension) – the character of the 2016 vintage – for Ornellaia Vendemmia d’Artista.
Mind’s Eye Program
From 2019, the Ornellaia Vendemmia d’Artista project raises funds to support the innovative Mind’s Eye program at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation.
Ornellaia – 30th anniversary
With the release of the 2015 vintage, Ornellaia celebrates its 30th anniversary.

Vendemmia d’Artista
William Kentridge interprets “il Carisma” (charisma)– the character of the 2015 vintage – for Ornellaia Vendemmia d’Artista.
2018
2017
Ornellaia Archivio Storico
From 2017 Ornellaia old vintages have been kept in the Archivio Storico designed by Florentine Architects Marco Magni & Piero Guicciardini.

Vendemmia d’Artista
Ernesto Neto interprets “l’Essenza” (the Essence) – the character of the 2014 vintage – for Ornellaia Vendemmia d’Artista.
Ornellaia Archivio Storico
From 2016 Ornellaia has started releasing back vintages via Sothebys auctions in New York, London and Hong Kong.
Vendemmia d’Artista
Yutaka Sone interprets “l’Eleganza” (the Elegance) – the character of the 2013 vintage – for Ornellaia Vendemmia d’Artista.
2016
2015
Ornellaia
First vintage (2013) of Ornellaia Bianco is released.
Vendemmia d’Artista
John Armleder interprets “l’Incanto” (the Enchantment) – the character of vintage 2012 – for Ornellaia Vendemmia d’Artista.
Vendemmia d’Artista
Rodney Graham interprets “l’Infinito” (the Infinity) – the character of vintage 2011 – for Ornellaia Vendemmia d’Artista.
2014
2013
Vendemmia d’Artista
Michelangelo Pistoletto interprets “la Celebrazione” (the Celebration) – the character of vintage 2010 – for Ornellaia Vendemmia d’Artista.
Vendemmia d’Artista
Zhang Huan interprets “l’Equilibrio” (the Equilibrium) – the character of vintage 2009 – for Ornellaia Vendemmia d’Artista.
2012
2011
Ornus dell’Ornellaia
First vintage of Ornus dell’Ornellaia 2008 (100% Petit Manseng) is released on selected markets.
Vendemmia d’Artista
Rebecca Horn interprets “l’Energia” (the Energy) – the character of vintage 2008 – for Ornellaia Vendemmia d’Artista.
Vendemmia d’Artista
Gadha Amer interprets “l’Armonia” (the Harmony) – the character of vintage 2007 – for Ornellaia Vendemmia d’Artista.
Poggio alle Gazze dell’Ornellaia
The rebirth of Poggio alle Gazze dell’Ornellaia: new release vintage 2008 on selected markets.
2010
2009
Vendemmia d’Artista
Luigi Ontani interprets “l’Esuberanza” (the Exuberance) – the character of vintage 2006 – for Ornellaia Vendemmia d’Artista.
Ornellaia 20 anni
Ornellaia releases special edition of large size bottles to celebrate its 20th anniversary with Ornellaia 2005.
2008
2006
Nuova Barricaia
A new Ornellaia barrel room is completed.
Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi
Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi, following the sale of Robert Mondavi Corporation to Constellation Brands, acquires the remaining 50% share. Marchese Ferdinando Frescobaldi is appointed chairman.
Vigneti Bellaria
The Bellaria vineyards plantings are completed.
Axel Heinz
Axel Heinz is appointed as winemaker.
2005
2002
Mondavi
Robert Mondavi acquires full control of Ornellaia and transfers 50% to Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi.Ornellaia’s second wine
First vintage Le Serre Nuove dell’Ornellaia 1997 is released as Ornellaia’s second wine.Giovanni Geddes
World famous Californian wine producer Robert Mondavi takes a minority share in Ornellaia Appointment of Giovanni Geddes da Filicaja as CEO.
1999
1993
Le Volte dell’Ornellaia
First vintage Le Volte dell’Ornellaia 1991 is released.
Michel Rolland
Michel Rolland begins his association as consulting oenologist.
Bellaria
Michel Rolland begins his association as consulting oenologist.
1991
1989
Inauguration
Official inauguration of the winery.
Ornellaia 1985
The new winery starts operation with vintage 1985.
1988
1985
Vintage 1985
The new winery starts operations with vintage 1985.
First Vineyards
First vineyard plantings at the Estate.
1982
1981
Fondazione
The Ornellaia Estate is founded by Marchese Lodovico Antinori.