Orma

Antonio Moretti Cusari moved his family to Bolgheri in 2004. A love for the local culture drove him, the clarity of light, and – of course – the region’s Bordeaux blends. He was fiercely determined to embrace the force of the Super Tuscan wave in a region he held in such high regard. Spanning 5.5 hectares, Orma is now managed by the third-generation Alberto and Vineyard Manager Daniel Schuster (of Masseto fame), who exploits the riches of the Tuscan climate and terroir to produce increasingly internationally acclaimed wines.

Orma’s vineyards are situated on the iconic Via Bolgherese Road, which links the town of Bolgheri with many of the region’s best wineries. Orma’s neighbour is Ornellaia, and there is little to differentiate between their vineyards. Both possess a higher-than-usual proportion of sand and pebbles in the soil, which aids the development of succulent tannins and lifts aromatics. The soils and organic viticulture, combined with the consistent, cooling sea breezes and gentle elevation away from the flat plains, mean that Bordeaux varietals thrive here. The result is a rich, perfumed, complex and beautiful wine.

These are classical Bolgheri styles: Orma verges on austere, while the estate’s new wine, Aola di Orma, is a selection of the best Cabernet Franc vines. These combine the freshness and maturity of the region in a sophisticated, opulent unison. These are wines worthy of any fine wine collector’s cellar – or dining table.