Orma Passi di Orma 2023

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Orma
Label Name:
 
Passi di Orma
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Bolgheri, Tuscany
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 40%, Cabernet Sauvignon 35%, Cabernet Franc 25%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Falstaff: 92 pts (2023 vintage tasting); Falstaff: 91 pts (2022 tasting); Decanter World Wine Awards 2022 – Bronze (2019); James Suckling 94/100 (2019)

Tasting Note
Bright ruby with violet reflections. Aromas of blackberry, blueberry, licorice, toasted coffee and Mediterranean herbs. Palate is juicy, balanced and soft with ripe dark fruit, fine tannins and a mineral, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled red meats, roasted lamb, game, aged cheeses, pizza and rich pasta. Asian: Korean BBQ, char siu, beef teriyaki, Sichuan-style beef, yakitori (dark meat) and hearty noodle dishes.

Production Method
Temperature-controlled fermentation with ~18 days maceration; aged about 6 months in French oak barriques, followed by bottle aging. Conventional viticulture.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Orma (Podere Orma / Tenuta Sette Ponti) in Bolgheri; first vintage 2015. Focus on Bordeaux varieties grown on clay-pebble soils near Castagneto Carducci.