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

Producer Profile

The Moretti Cuseri family, today in its third generation, made its way to Bolgheri in 2004, captivated by the beauty of the area and determined to embrace the strength of such a special wine production area.

Their enthusiasm for Bordeaux blends began at the historic family estate Tenuta Sette Ponti in Castiglion Fibocchi with Oreno, an icon in the world of wine. The family decided to take this love of Cabernet and Merlot to the Tuscan coast, another fascinating and highly suitable winegrowing area with enormous potential. It was an adventure Antonio Moretti Cuseri decided to take on with sons Alberto and Amedeo. Orma is located on the Bolgherese Provincial Road, a Wine Road, just a short distance from the most historic vineyards in the area. The heart of the Bolgheri DOC appellation, with Ornellaia on the right and Sassicaia to the left. It is indeed the area most suited to vine cultivation: north of Via Bolgherese, where rocky, clay-rich soils prevail over the sandier soils found nearer to the sea. The area enjoys a favorable combination of climate, soil, and grape varieties, which make it an “ecological-climatic niche.”

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

Oak Ageing

No oak ageing

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.