Oreno Toscana (2019)

About this wine

The 2019 Oreno from Tenuta Sette Ponti is a deep ruby red wine with bright purple highlights. On the nose, it offers a complex bouquet of ripe blackberries, black currants, and subtle balsamic notes. The palate is full-bodied, featuring velvety tannins and flavors of dark berries, chocolate, and a hint of spice. This wine is aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, enhancing its depth and adding a touch of vanilla. The finish is long and persistent, leaving a lasting impression of elegance and balance.

About the grape

In 1999, Dr. Antonio Moretti Cuseri, inspired by the elegance of Bordeaux grapes, introduced Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petit Verdot to his Tuscan estate, Tenuta Sette Ponti. Merlot thrives in the estate's clay-rich soils, contributing to the wine's structure and complexity. Cabernet Sauvignon, planted in well-drained, pebble-laden vineyards, adds depth and finesse. Petit Verdot, traditionally used in small amounts, enhances the blend with spicy notes and intensified flavor. This combination showcases how these Bordeaux varietals adapt to and express the unique terroir of Tuscany.

Quick facts

• 🎉 Oreno 2019 celebrates its 20th anniversary with a special label and a heavy glass bottle.
• 🍇 The wine is a blend of 50% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Petit Verdot.
• 🌉 The estate's name, 'Sette Ponti,' refers to the seven bridges crossing the Arno River between Florence and Arezzo.
• 🏆 The 2019 vintage received a 99-point rating from James Suckling, highlighting its exceptional quality.
• 🛢️ The wine undergoes 18 months of aging in French oak barriques, followed by 12 months in the bottle before release.

Palate profile

Producer

Tenuta Sette Ponti, located in Tuscany, Italy, has a rich history dating back to 1935 when Prince Amedeo of Savoy-Aosta planted the first vineyards, known as "Vigna dell’Impero," to commemorate the conquest of Ethiopia. In the 1950s, architect Alberto Moretti Cuseri acquired the estate from the princesses Margherita and Maria Cristina of Savoy-Aosta, initially focusing on producing grapes for sale. In the 1990s, his son, Antonio Moretti Cuseri, transformed the estate into a renowned winery, releasing its first label, Crognolo, in 1998. The estate spans 330 hectares, with 60 hectares dedicated to vineyards, and is named after the seven bridges over the Arno River, including the Ponte Buriano, depicted in Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa.