Caroline Thomas
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We booked a visit to Ornellaia as we were keen to visit one of the big famous wineries of Bolgheri. I didn't have high expectations, as we knew it was expensive and commercial but couldn't have been more pleasantly surprised. €100 each for tour and tasting and worth every penny. Svetlana was our guide and we were early and she greeted us and spoke with us until the rest of our small group of 7 had arrived. She showed us the vines and then we got in a very nice executive minibus for a drive to the winery. The winery was stunning and the grounds beautiful. Loved all the art and the tour of the facilities was great. We were lucky to them bottling and it was fascinating. Then the wine library that again was a beautiful space. We returned to the welcome/shop parking and then went to another beautiful room in a nearby building for our tasting. It was all set up beautifully with lovely stemware, a notebook, pencil, crackers, and of course the 6 wines. All very generous measures. We had a great group and we're all having a great time. We weren't rushed and we were made to feel very special. Thank you Ornellaia and Svetlana for making this a really thoughtful and special visit.