Orma
About Orma
Perfectly located between the mighty Ornellaia and Sassicaia estates in the legendary town of Bolgheri, the heart of the Super Tuscan movement, Orma is the very essence of the movement to which it belongs – ambitious winemaking, exceptional terroir and true passion for the art of Tuscan wine.
Purchased in the mid-1990s by successful native businessman Antonio Moretti, Orma arrived on the scene at the very crest of the Super Tuscan wave. Both helped and hindered by its timing, the world was obsessed with the glamorous names of Sassicaia, Ornellaia and Masetto. Tremendous advancers of the movement, their huge renown means Orma is still, to this day, slightly overlooked.
Viniculture
Located in the commune of Castagneto Carducci within the Bolgheri DOC, Orma is a mere 5.5 hectares in totality of perfectly maintained and lovingly farmed vineyards. A Super Tuscan in (arguably) its truest form, the Bordeaux varietals of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc are planted here, exposed to the full terroir of the Tuscan coast.
An unusually high proportion of sand and pebbles, as opposed to far more clay in other Bolgheri areas, are found within the Orma soil. Combined by the consistent, gently cooling sea breezes inherent to its geography, and the result is a richly perfumed and elegantly constructed wine in the best tradition of the Super Tuscan movement.
Crucially, and highly unusual for a wine available at such an attractive price, Orma produces an impressive second wine, Passi di Orma.
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Tuscany | 2 | 97 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£492.04 |
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James Suckling (97)A gorgeous, sleek wine with super-polished tannins and fabulous fruit. It's full but so refined and sexy. It goes on for minutes. Really fine. What a wine. This Bordeaux blend from here is the best ever. Better in 2016 but great now. |
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Tuscany | 2 | 96 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£206.81 |
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James Suckling (96)Lots of blackcurrants and blackberry aromas and flavors with hints of bark and mushrooms. Full-bodied, chewy and rich. A powerful red with plenty of structure and depth. This Bordeaux blend from Bolgheri is a challenger to Sassicaia and Ornellaia. Better in 2018. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 96 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£368.03 |
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James Suckling (96)Lots of blackcurrants and blackberry aromas and flavors with hints of bark and mushrooms. Full-bodied, chewy and rich. A powerful red with plenty of structure and depth. This Bordeaux blend from Bolgheri is a challenger to Sassicaia and Ornellaia. Better in 2018. |
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Tuscany | 6 | 98 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£222.49 |
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James Suckling (98)Aromas of blackberry, burnt orange, licorice and spice follow through to a full body, with super integrated and fine tannins plus a fabulous depth of fruit and center palate. This is a great wine. Drink in 2017. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 98 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£583.49 |
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James Suckling (98)Aromas of blackberry, burnt orange, licorice and spice follow through to a full body, with super integrated and fine tannins plus a fabulous depth of fruit and center palate. This is a great wine. Drink in 2017. |
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Tuscany | 3 | 94 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£192.41 |
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James Suckling (94)Fascinating aromas of stone, wet concrete and dark fruit. Full body, firm and silky tannins and a flavorful finish. A structured and firm wine. Give it two or three years to soften. |
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Tuscany | 5 | 94 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£442.84 |
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James Suckling (94)Fascinating aromas of stone, wet concrete and dark fruit. Full body, firm and silky tannins and a flavorful finish. A structured and firm wine. Give it two or three years to soften. |
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Tuscany | 10 | 95 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£250.09 |
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Wine Advocate (95)Brooding and dark, with a nicely compact core, the 2016 Orma shows generous concentration and good density at the back. The mouthfeel is rich and thickly textured. The wine produces notes of green olive, black olive, caper and smoke. The blend here is 50% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Cabernet Franc. This is a powerful wine with 15% alcohol that underlines its potency. Some 30,000 bottles were made |
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Tuscany | 20 | 95 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£593.09 |
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Wine Advocate (95)Brooding and dark, with a nicely compact core, the 2016 Orma shows generous concentration and good density at the back. The mouthfeel is rich and thickly textured. The wine produces notes of green olive, black olive, caper and smoke. The blend here is 50% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Cabernet Franc. This is a powerful wine with 15% alcohol that underlines its potency. Some 30,000 bottles were made |
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Tuscany | 24 | 95-96 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£370.60 |
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James Suckling (95-96)There is real density and depth to this young red. Currants, blackberries and dark tea. Full-bodied, round and velvety textured. Serious. A blend of 50% merlot, 30% cabernet sauvignon and 20% cabernet franc. |
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Tuscany | 6 | 95-96 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£598.38 |
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James Suckling (95-96)There is real density and depth to this young red. Currants, blackberries and dark tea. Full-bodied, round and velvety textured. Serious. A blend of 50% merlot, 30% cabernet sauvignon and 20% cabernet franc. |
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Tuscany | 20 | 95-96 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£528.29 |
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James Suckling (95-96)There is real density and depth to this young red. Currants, blackberries and dark tea. Full-bodied, round and velvety textured. Serious. A blend of 50% merlot, 30% cabernet sauvignon and 20% cabernet franc. |
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Tuscany | 3 | 97 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£564.29 |
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James Suckling (97)This is a tight and powerful Orma with solid tannins that beautifully frame the fruit in the wine. Full-bodied and focused with intense structure and fruit character. Perhaps the best Orma ever. Give this four or five years to open. Try after 2025. |
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Tuscany | 2 | 97 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£621.89 |
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James Suckling (97)Tobacco, sage and rosemary come through nicely, together with redcurrants and cassis. Full-bodied, yet polished, with a solid and dense center-palate. Tight at the end now, but will open nicely. Needs two or three years to develop. 50% merlot, 30% cabernet sauvignon and 20% cabernet franc. Try after 2025. |
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Tuscany | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£517.49 |
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Tuscany | 2 | 97 (JS) |
In Bond
£394.00 |
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James Suckling (97)A gorgeous, sleek wine with super-polished tannins and fabulous fruit. It's full but so refined and sexy. It goes on for minutes. Really fine. What a wine. This Bordeaux blend from here is the best ever. Better in 2016 but great now. |
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Tuscany | 2 | 96 (JS) |
In Bond
£167.00 |
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James Suckling (96)Lots of blackcurrants and blackberry aromas and flavors with hints of bark and mushrooms. Full-bodied, chewy and rich. A powerful red with plenty of structure and depth. This Bordeaux blend from Bolgheri is a challenger to Sassicaia and Ornellaia. Better in 2018. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 96 (JS) |
In Bond
£296.00 |
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James Suckling (96)Lots of blackcurrants and blackberry aromas and flavors with hints of bark and mushrooms. Full-bodied, chewy and rich. A powerful red with plenty of structure and depth. This Bordeaux blend from Bolgheri is a challenger to Sassicaia and Ornellaia. Better in 2018. |
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Tuscany | 6 | 98 (JS) |
In Bond
£179.00 |
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James Suckling (98)Aromas of blackberry, burnt orange, licorice and spice follow through to a full body, with super integrated and fine tannins plus a fabulous depth of fruit and center palate. This is a great wine. Drink in 2017. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 98 (JS) |
In Bond
£467.00 |
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James Suckling (98)Aromas of blackberry, burnt orange, licorice and spice follow through to a full body, with super integrated and fine tannins plus a fabulous depth of fruit and center palate. This is a great wine. Drink in 2017. |
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Tuscany | 3 | 94 (JS) |
In Bond
£155.00 |
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James Suckling (94)Fascinating aromas of stone, wet concrete and dark fruit. Full body, firm and silky tannins and a flavorful finish. A structured and firm wine. Give it two or three years to soften. |
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Tuscany | 5 | 94 (JS) |
In Bond
£353.00 |
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James Suckling (94)Fascinating aromas of stone, wet concrete and dark fruit. Full body, firm and silky tannins and a flavorful finish. A structured and firm wine. Give it two or three years to soften. |
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Tuscany | 10 | 95 (WA) |
In Bond
£202.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95)Brooding and dark, with a nicely compact core, the 2016 Orma shows generous concentration and good density at the back. The mouthfeel is rich and thickly textured. The wine produces notes of green olive, black olive, caper and smoke. The blend here is 50% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Cabernet Franc. This is a powerful wine with 15% alcohol that underlines its potency. Some 30,000 bottles were made |
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Tuscany | 20 | 95 (WA) |
In Bond
£475.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95)Brooding and dark, with a nicely compact core, the 2016 Orma shows generous concentration and good density at the back. The mouthfeel is rich and thickly textured. The wine produces notes of green olive, black olive, caper and smoke. The blend here is 50% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Cabernet Franc. This is a powerful wine with 15% alcohol that underlines its potency. Some 30,000 bottles were made |
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Tuscany | 24 | 95-96 (JS) |
In Bond
£296.00 |
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James Suckling (95-96)There is real density and depth to this young red. Currants, blackberries and dark tea. Full-bodied, round and velvety textured. Serious. A blend of 50% merlot, 30% cabernet sauvignon and 20% cabernet franc. |
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Tuscany | 6 | 95-96 (JS) |
In Bond
£473.00 |
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James Suckling (95-96)There is real density and depth to this young red. Currants, blackberries and dark tea. Full-bodied, round and velvety textured. Serious. A blend of 50% merlot, 30% cabernet sauvignon and 20% cabernet franc. |
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Tuscany | 20 | 95-96 (JS) |
In Bond
£421.00 |
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James Suckling (95-96)There is real density and depth to this young red. Currants, blackberries and dark tea. Full-bodied, round and velvety textured. Serious. A blend of 50% merlot, 30% cabernet sauvignon and 20% cabernet franc. |
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Tuscany | 3 | 97 (JS) |
In Bond
£451.00 |
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James Suckling (97)This is a tight and powerful Orma with solid tannins that beautifully frame the fruit in the wine. Full-bodied and focused with intense structure and fruit character. Perhaps the best Orma ever. Give this four or five years to open. Try after 2025. |
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Tuscany | 2 | 97 (JS) |
In Bond
£499.00 |
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James Suckling (97)Tobacco, sage and rosemary come through nicely, together with redcurrants and cassis. Full-bodied, yet polished, with a solid and dense center-palate. Tight at the end now, but will open nicely. Needs two or three years to develop. 50% merlot, 30% cabernet sauvignon and 20% cabernet franc. Try after 2025. |
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Tuscany | 1 | - |
In Bond
£412.00 |
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