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Orma
Orma is the acclaimed wine made at a single estate of the same name in Bolgheri, coastal Tuscany’s premier
wine village. Originally purchased in the mid-1990’s by Arezzo-born business mogul, Antonio Moretti, Orma
is said to be ‘well-born’ due to the estate’s location next to Tenuta dell’Ornellaia and amid the towering
cypress trees of the famed Via Bolgherese. With a profile that finds equilibrium between power and finesse,
Orma reflects both the unique terroir and the ambitious spirit of its territory.
Orma IGT Toscana Rosso
Orma epitomizes the style of wine that has made Bolgheri a household name among enthusiasts of the
‘Super-Tuscan’ phenomenon. Bordelaise grape varieties achieve superlative expression in Bolgheri, but
they do so a style that is unique to this low-lying, sun-drenched, and breezy zone near the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Orma’s blend of 50% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 30% Cabernet Franc blends the ripeness and
density that one might associate with Napa’s sunny skies with earthiness and power similar to that for
which Bordeaux is the benchmark. A backbone of vibrant acidity and aromas of dusty earth keep Orma’s
identity firmly Italian.
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