Orma, Bianco Di Orma IGT, Tuscany, Italy, 2022

Producer Profile

The Moretti Cuseri family, today in its third generation, found its way to Bolgheri in 2004, where they were captivated by the beauty of the area and its potential for for fine wine production.

Having already made their name at Tenuta Sette Ponti with Bordeaux-style blends such as Oreno, they decided to take their love of Cabernet and Merlot to the Tuscan coast. Orma is located on the Bolgherese Provincial Road (AKA the ‘Wine Road’), just a short distance from the area’s most historic vineyards. Situated in the heart of the Bolgheri DOC appellation, with Ornellaia to the right and Sassicaia to the left, it is indeed perfectly suited to vine cultivation. North of Via Bolgherese, rocky, clay-rich soils prevail, while the soils become progressively sandier as they near the sea. This, together with the cooling influence of the sea itself, results in a range of wines that beautifully express their terroir and which have put Super-Tuscans firmly on the map.

Viticulture

100% Vermentino, the vines are planted on a South Eastern exposure at 80 metres above sea level. Cordon Trellis trained, the 10 year old vines produce around 8000 kilos a hectare.

Winemaking

Fermentation and maceration in temperature controlled steel tanks. Aging, stainless steel tanks for 4 months

Tasting Note

Vermentino is the most widely grown white grape along the Tuscan coast, where it best expresses its organoleptic characteristics. Bianco di Orma is the quintessential expression of Vermentino grown in Bolgheri. Young and fragrant, this bright straw yellow white wine was produced for the first time with the 2020 vintage. The nose shows fresh white flowers and fresh fruit such as apple, pears, peach and lemon, the palate is fresh and crisp with a clean cut of vivid acidity, a medium body and a fresh citrus and saltine character.

Food Matching

Soft cheeses, fish dishes with cream sauces.