Podere Orma (Sette Ponti)
Toscana 2022
| Denomination | IGT Toscana |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 50% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc |
| Aging | Matured in 225-litre French oak barriques for 14–18 months, then aged in bottle for about 12 months. |
- Grape composition: 50% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc
- Ageing: 14–18 months in French oak barriques followed by 12 months in bottle
- Flavour profile: wild berries, spices and a hint of tobacco; velvety texture
- Pairing: game, braised beef and mature cheeses; decant for 1 hour
- Limited production: around 1,000 bottles; 14.5% vol; ratings up to 97 out of 100
Description
What kind of wine it is
Orma Toscana is a still organic red wine produced by Podere Orma. It is a refined blend that combines Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc grapes, offering a typical and profound expression of Tuscany. In the glass, it reveals a purple-red colour with violet highlights, which anticipates a bouquet of wild berries enhanced by spices and subtle hints of tobacco. On the palate, the entry is soft and velvety, supported by pronounced notes of sweet ripe fruit that maintain an enveloping, dynamic and persistent profile. It pairs ideally with game dishes or cuts of braised meat.
Where it comes from
Orma Toscana originates in the Bolgheri area, in the municipality of Castagneto Carducci. The estate's vineyards benefit from a mild climate and excellent sun exposure, both fundamental for the perfect ripening of the grapes. The vines are grown on clay and pebbly soils, characterised by a low sand content, a geological matrix that gives the wine significant structure and a distinctive softness. This is a limited production, achieved through controlled yields to maximise the organoleptic properties of each bunch.
How it is produced
The production process begins with vinification involving a prolonged maceration for eighteen days, followed by fermentation. Subsequently, the wine matures in French oak barrels for a period ranging from fourteen to eighteen months. This extended contact with wood is essential to define the structural texture and promote a harmonious integration of the aromatic components. The process concludes with a further refinement in the bottle for about a year, a crucial step to stabilise the sensory profile and ensure a satisfying, persistent and highly precise taste experience.
History and Curiosities
Born in Bolgheri, Orma Toscana 2022 represents the elegant oenological gem of Podere Orma. On an estate of just seven hectares, the intuition of Antonio Moretti Cuseri has given rise to a sumptuous blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. This exclusive limited edition of around a thousand bottles embodies the richness of a clay and pebbly soil. Awarded by James Suckling and Decanter, this exceptional organic red wine combines mastery and enveloping smoothness, delivering in the glass the most authentic essence of the Maremma.
Awards
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2022
5Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2022
94/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2022
2This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
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2022
97/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2022
93/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2022
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 2005
- Oenologist: Team enologico interno
- Bottles produced: 95.000
- Hectares: 9
Orma is located on the Bolgherese Provincial Road, a Wine Road, just a short distance from the most historic vineyards in the area. The heart of the Bolgheri DOC appellation, with Ornellaia on the right and Sassicaia to the left. It is indeed the area most suited to vine cultivation: north of Via Bolgherese, where rocky, clay-rich soils prevail over the sandier soils found nearer to the sea. The area enjoys a favorable combination of climate, soil, and grape varieties, which make it an "ecological-climatic niche." Read more
| Name | Orma Toscana 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 50% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Podere Orma (Sette Ponti) |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born in Bolgheri, Orma Toscana 2022 represents the elegant oenological gem of Podere Orma. On an estate of just seven hectares, the intuition of Antonio Moretti Cuseri has given rise to a sumptuous blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. This exclusive limited edition of around a thousand bottles embodies the richness of a clay and pebbly soil. Awarded by James Suckling and Decanter, this exceptional organic red wine combines mastery and enveloping smoothness, delivering in the glass the most authentic essence of the Maremma. |
| Origin | Bolgheri, province of Livorno, in the municipality of Castagneto Carducci |
| Climate | Mild climate |
| Soil composition | Rich in pebbles and clay with little sand |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon |
| Plants per hectare | 7000 |
| Yield per hectare | 40 quintals per hectare |
| Fermentation | 15 days |
| Production technique | Maceration for 18 days and fermentation for 15 days (total vinification 15–18 days); ageing in 225-litre French oak barriques for 14–18 months, then ageing in bottle for about 12 months |
| Wine making | Maceration for 18 days and fermentation for 15 days (total vinification about 15–18 days); ageing in 225-litre French oak barriques for 14–18 months, then ageing in bottle for about 12 months. |
| Aging | Matured in 225-litre French oak barriques for 14–18 months, then aged in bottle for about 12 months. |
| Year production | 1000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |