Passi di Orma 2016

ORMA

Passi di Orma
2016

Country
Italy
Regulated designation
Denominazione di origine controllata (DOC)
Region
Tuscany
Appellation
Bolgheri
Varietal(s)
Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Franc
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry

About this winery

Dr. Antonio Moretti has made a major impact on the Italian wine scene with his projects Tenuta Sette Ponti near Arezzo, Poderi Orma in Bolgheri, and Feudo Maccari in Sicily. All the estates have received repeated recognition from the International Wine Press for producing outstanding terrior driven wines. Podere Orma is located within the district of Castagneto Carducci in Bolgheri, where the illustrious neighbours include both Sassicaia and Ornellaia. Needless to say, the region comprises some...

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Product notes

The grapes are grown in mineral rich pebbly terrain with a base of clay. They are harvested and selected by hand.

Production notes

After a fermentation of 10 days, there is a further maceration of eight days with the skins. Ageing is in seasoned French oak barriques for at least 6 months, after which the wine is bottled.

Tasting notes

Passi di Orma is a perfect reflection of the lands where it is produced. Their high mineral content and sheer beauty blend to give a strength and grace to this international wine which has found its perfect expression.

Press reviews

James Suckling

- 93 points -

September 2018

A layered and powerful young red from Bolgheri with currants, chocolate and cedar undertones. Full-bodied, layered and polished with beautiful fruit and intensity. A solid and structured wine, highlighting the beauty of the vintage on the coast of Tuscany. Second wine of Orma. 

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Vinous

- 91 points -

April 2018

The 2016 Passi di Orma is a gorgeous entry-level wine. Bright and perfumed, with lovely depth, this medium-bodied red delivers the goods. Sweet red cherry, mocha and rose petal are some of the many notes that are laced into the silky finish. This is a wonderfully precise wine from Orma.

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Vinous

- 91 points -

February 2019

The 2017 Passi di Orma is a lovely second wine from Orma. Sweet red cherry, mint, blood orange and pomegranate are all pushed forward. Silky and pliant, with lovely fruit purity, this radiant, juicy Maremma red is absolutely delicious.

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 Wine Enthusiast

- 90 points -

April 2019

A blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, this offers aromas of black plum, green peppercorn and cooking spice. The straightforward palate delivers black-currant jam, vanilla and a touch of coconut alongside firm tannins.

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