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Tenuta Sette Ponti, Oreno Toscana IGT 2016
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Description
Oreno was first created in 1999 by Dr. Antonio Moretti Cuseri, an avid winelover, who, during his frequent travels, was impressed by the elegance and finesse of Bordeaux grapes, so much so, that he decided to plant the varieties at his own estate. He grafted established vineyards with Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petit Verdot, which adapt extremely well to the terroirs of Tuscany. The name Oreno comes from a stream that crosses the estate, precisely in an area rich in clay, where our Merlot vines grow. Our Cabernet grapes are planted to soils more suited to them, in vineyards that have a greater presence of pebbles, which ensure excellent drainage and self-regulate based on temperature and humidity. The perfect complement to the blend is Petit Verdot, traditionally used to add spicy notes and a more intense flavor. While the wine is inspired by Bordeaux blends, it has a strong Tuscan soul.
Tasting notes
Reviewed by: Antonio Galloni
The 2016 Oreno is gorgeous. Rich, unctuous and resonant, the 2016 is laced with inky blue/purplish fruit, bittersweet chocolate, spice, lavender, licorice and incense. I would prefer to give the 2016 a few years to come into its own, but it is impressive, even in the early going. Silky tannins and dense, plush fruit add to its undeniable immediacy and sheer appeal.
Reviewed by: Monica Larner
Merlot (50%), Cabernet Sauvignon (40%) and Petit Verdot (10%) are assembled with precision and balance. The 2016 Oreno is a fantastic expression from Tuscany that blossoms with each swirl and tilt of the glass. This is a full-bodied red with generous aromas of black fruit, spice, tobacco and soft spice. The wine rests in new French barrique for 18 months. Some 45,000 bottles were produced.
Reviewed by: James Suckling
This is very dense and intense but also wonderfully polished. Full body, lots of depth and so much flavor. Beautiful, fresh tannin quality. Elegance with power. A blend of merlot, cabernet sauvignon and petit verdot.
Reviewed by: James Suckling
Gorgeous floral and deep, dark berry aromas with hints of spices such as cinnamon and hazelnuts. Full body and ultra-fine and strong tannins that are powerful yet so sleek and beautiful. Fantastic length and texture. Deep, dark and profound. Takes you on a long journey and shows you its true character. Better in 2025. Give it time.
About the Producer
Tenuta Sette Ponti is located in the Chianti region of Tuscany, Italy, and is one of the wineries that produces high-quality Super Tuscans in the region. In the 1950s, architect Alberto Moretti purchased 60 hectares of land from Italian princesses Margherita and Maria Cristina Savoia d'Aosta and built Today's Seven Bridges Winery. The winery is located in the Valdarno valley in the heart of Tuscany, between the cities of Arezzo and Florence. There are seven bridges across the Arno River, hence the name "Seven Bridges". The most famous of these, the Buriano bridge, is on the side of the Seven Bridges Winery, a 13th-century bridge that can be found in Leonardo da Vinci's famous painting "Mona Lisa". In 1996, Alberto Moretti's son, Italian luxury goods entrepreneur Antonio Moretti, took over. In 2004, Antonio Moretti bought Orma. Seven Bridges vineyards are located at an altitude of 200 to 300 meters and have a planting area of 54 hectares. The grape varieties grown in the garden include Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc (Cabernet Franc), and a small amount of Trebbiano. The local climate type is Mediterranean with mild winters and hot and dry summers. The soil types of the vineyards are mainly clay, calcareous and the region-specific Galestro marl. The planting density of vines is high, with 6,666 trees per hectare, and the grapes produced are extremely high-quality. The winery employs excellent viticulturalists, winemakers and agronomists to ensure that the wines are produced with excellent quality. Seven Bridges Winery has a wide range of wines, the main wines include Oreno Toscana IGT, Vigna dell'Impero, Crognolo Toscana IGT and Polino. Wine (Vigna di Pallino). Among them, the flagship red wine of Aureau has received more than 90 points of praise from authoritative scoring agencies such as Wine Spectator and Wine Advocate.
