Sette Ponti Orma Toscana IGT 2017

"Orma" is a multifaceted, complex, and harmonious red wine that interprets the historical Bordeaux blend with elegance and character. The owner of the Sette Ponti winery, Antonio Moretti Cuseri, a great wine and beauty enthusiast, was impressed by the unique terroir of Bolgheri and decided to leave his mark by creating a wine that perfectly reflects the excellence of this outstanding wine region. This is why he named his wine "Orma," which symbolically means "Footprint" in Italian. The debut vintage of 2005 immediately gained recognition among consumers and critics alike. Today, "Orma," produced at the estate of the same name acquired by Antonio Moretti in 2004, stands alongside the best wines of Bolgheri. "Orma" is the perfect blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc, which fully reveal their potential in the local Mediterranean climate. The vines, with an average age of 20 years, are grown on vineyards with eastern and western exposure at an altitude of 10 meters above sea level. The rocky and clay soils of the vineyards, with good drainage and moisture-retaining properties, impart a complex character and mineral nuances to the future wine. The grapes are hand-harvested when each variety reaches optimal ripeness. The winemaking process involves separate vinification for different varieties. Fermentation and maceration on the skins occur over 18 days with regular remontage. The wine is aged for 18 months in 225-liter French oak barrels, and after bottling, it is further aged for another 12 months.