2021 Orma (1.5L)

Merlot from Tuscany, Italy

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“Antonio Moretti’s Orma seems to keep getting better with each passing vintage”

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

From a small plot of nearly hidden vines nestled between Sassicaia and Ornellaia, the opulent and enticing 96 pt. 2021 Orma boasts fresh and fragrant dense fruit masterfully interwoven with lush tannins and finishing with vibrant acidity, a Super Tuscan offering the hallmark depth and complexity of it higher profile neighbors at a fraction of the price.

Situated along the stunning Maremma coastline with glimpses of the Tyrrhenian Sea’s crystal teal-blue waters, the nearly sea level drive along the pine tree-lined Via Bolgherese in the Bolgheri DOC feels a world apart from the undulating roads leading to Orma’s sister estate Tenuta Sette Ponti in the Tuscan hills, renowned for producing the highly rated Bordeaux-style blend Oreno. Purchasing a small plot of land just below the towering Bolgheri Amphitheater, entrepreneur and pioneering founder Antonio Moretti established Orma in 2004, engaging a group of highly skilled enologists and viticulturists that include celebrated winemaker Beppe Caviola to produce the Orma blend. Located through a pair of massive, unmarked gates, the organically farmed 7.5 hectare Orma vineyard is planted to Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon in well-drained soils of mostly sand and pebbles with smaller amounts of clay, its 360 degree southwest exposure to the sun encouraging optimal ripening while constant sea breezes prevent rot. Boasting distinctive aromas of balsamic and wild sage brush reflecting its Bolgheri terroir, the muscular and polished 2021 Orma was aged in small French oak barrels for 18 months and then 12 months in bottle, yielding a fresh fruited, balanced blend with a soft velvety texture and a generous, lengthy finish, summed up as “seriously compelling” by Antonio Galloni of Vinous and promising a decade or more of enjoyment.

Described as a “challenger to Sassicaia and Ornellaia” by James Suckling over a decade ago, the elegant 96 pt. 2021 Orma remains relatively under the radar compared to its neighbors, good news for lovers and collectors of luscious, powerful Super Tuscan blends seeking an outstanding value who can look forward to years of pleasurable drinking ahead.

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Aromas of herbs such as basil and bay leaf with currants follow through to a full body with creamy and round tannins, and lots of coffee bean and walnut undertones. Chewy but not overdone. Velvety texture. Fine at the end. Drinkable but better in three to five years.

96 points, James Suckling (Aug 2023)

The 2021 Orma is a blend of 50% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 20% Cabernet Franc. Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, it bursts from the glass with bold notes of stewed black plums, boysenberry preserves, and underbrush, followed by hints of cedar chest, tar, and bay leaves. The big, concentrated, full-bodied palate packs a wallop, with bags of expressive black fruits and a grainy texture, finishing with an invigorating mineral lift.

96 points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Independent (Aug 2023)

Orma, Sette Ponti's sister estate based in Bolgheri, is – like Sette Ponti's Oreno – Merlot-based, but it's a different blend in a different place and, in my opinion, reaches greater heights. Spicy, brambly berry aromas with some dusty wood and chocolate notes are followed in the mouth by super-fresh acidity, introducing some ripe black fruits then a stony mid-palate. A fine web of silky tannins supports the fruit, while herbal and balsamic edges bring a sense of freshness and levity to the concentrated fruit. The finish is long, succulent and fresh, with some fresh and dried black fruits accompanied by spice and chocolate. Great balance.

96 points, James Button, Decanter (Jul 2023)

The organic 2021 Orma pours from a chunky glass bottle. The blend is 50% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Cabernet Franc (with 18 months in barrique). This wine is heady and opulent with a bouquet that delivers swells of black fruit, plum, spice and floral highlights of lilac or blue flower. These aromas are delivered in waves of varying intensity. This is a proverbial food wine that calls for a dish with a high fat content. The freshness is there, and there is considerable fruit weight to pair across from grilled lamb with mint sauce. Production is 39,000 bottles.

95 points, Monica Larner, Wine Advocate (Feb 2024)

Deep garnet in colour, intense with jewel-like reflections. Cloves and liqourice spices get things underway, with cassis and bilberry fruits, plenty of intensity given an exotic edge of fennel, smoked cumin and cardamon spice. Good quality, carefully delivered, this feels chiselled and precise with a long dry finish. Moretti Cuseri family, 7.5ha of their vineyard given over to these Bordeaux varieties, oak barrels then aged for one year in bottle before release.

94 points, Jane Anson (Aug 2023)

Alcohol By Volume: 15.0%

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