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Orma means footprint in Italian and certainly the Sette Ponti estate’s Super Tuscan blend Orma has established a large one – upon its initial release in 2005, wine critic James Suckling declared, “this Bordeaux blend from Bolgheri is a challenger to Sassicaia and Ornellaia.” Nestled between these two estates near the west coast of Tuscany, pioneering proprietor Antonia Moretti and celebrated consulting winemaker Giuseppe Caviola craft the flagship Orma cuvee of 50% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Cabernet Franc, these top Orma vintages rivalling their high-profile neighbors in a range of formats and each delivering exceptional value at a fraction of the price.
- A rich blend offering “depth and intensity” according to the Wine Spectator’s Bruce Sanderson, the 95 pt. 2017 Orma promises pleasurable drinking over the next five or more years, its lush smooth tannins now beautifully integrated with extended cellaring in magnum format.
- Described as “a generous and bold blend” by the Wine Advocate’s Monica Larner, the 96 pt. 2018 Orma is “the classic Tuscan blended red with sunshine and power” with balanced, bright acidity reflecting its Italian terroir.
- Boasting “power and freshness” according to Decanter’s Georgina Hindle, Vinous critic Antonio Galloni describes the 97 pt. 2019 Orma as “seriously compelling,” declaring the outstanding 2019 vintage “full of surprises, in the best sense of the term.”
- Named one of James Suckling’s Top Wines of Italy in 2022, the 97 pt. 2020 Orma is “fresh and aromatic” according to Decanter’s James Button with “intense, zingy and spicy” fruit while the Wine Advocate’s Monica Larner describes it as “richly concentrated” with “considerable intensity.”
- Earning top scores from critics across the board, the 96 pt. 2021 Orma “packs a wallop” according to the Wine Independent’s Lisa Perrotti-Brown, offering opulent, richly concentrated spiced fruit and “finishing with an invigorating mineral lift.”
- Described by Inside Bordeaux’s Jane Anson as a wine that “always brings the finesse,” the 97 pt. 2022 Orma is a “clear Tuscan interpretation of the Bordeaux grapes” according to critic Anson “and a wine to seek out,” its ripe velvety tannins promising over a decade of longevity.
As Orma continues its stellar trajectory vintage over vintage, B-21 collectors and fans of Bordeaux inspired Italian blends will agree with Antonio Galloni of Vinous who declared “Antonio Moretti’s Orma seems to keep getting better with each passing vintage,” this vertical offer a rare opportunity to mix a case and enjoy Orma’s thrilling evolution at unbeatable value pricing. | 
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