Another Bolgheri newcomer to keep an eye on is Orma, a similar red blend from Sette Ponti, makers of the consistently classic Oreno, in the Valadarno. Owner Antonio Moretti bought this Bolgheri winery, which is located next to Ornellaia, a couple years ago from Napa's Delia Viader and the Piedmont wine family of Gagliardo. His debut wine, the 2005 shows lots of round, caressing tannins and plenty of ripe, opulent fruit character for a typical...
Rich and decidedly intriguing in the initial setting alternating notes of hibiscus, turmeric, sweet paprika, yellow bell peppers and saffron. Complex and decidedly spicy giving notes of sandalwood and crushed stone in the background. Full bodied, mature tannins, perfectly smoothed and integrated and a compact finale of solid setup really hard to scratch. Refined for 18 months in primarily new French oak barrels. A blend of 50% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc. Better from 2024.
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