Aola di Orma Bolgheri Superiore 2021

James Suckling

This is very aromatic, with currants and dried Mediterranean herbs such as rosemary and thyme that follow through to a medium to full body. The well-integrated tannins spread out on the palate. Polished and very succulent. Give this time to come together and soften. Cabernet franc.

James Suckling

Roasted red pepper, cigar box, cocoa powder and pencil shavings to the cassis and blackberries. Very full and compact on the palate with a mouthful of fine, velvety tannins that melt away with the gorgeous, juicy fruit. Very long and intense finish that lasts almost a minute. A new single vineyard cabernet franc from this estate.

Decanter

This first vintage of Aola di Orma intends to express the potential of a specific southwest-facing plot of clay and gravel over ancient marine fossils and a small part of sand. Vinified in stainless steel and macerated for one month, the wine is then matured for 18 months in barriques. Despite its obvious youth, there's already plenty of complexity and excellent balance, which bode well for its future. Aromatic black and blue fruits are joined by scents of potpourri, petrichor and currants. In the mouth it's intense and rich, showcasing powerful violet-infused black fruits and zingy freshness. Some gorgeous blue fruit tonality emerges on the long finish. Superb. 1,200 produced.

Falstaff

Intense ruby purple with brightening on the rim. Dried purple flowers, milk chocolate, subtle notes of wild berries, light resin and precious wood on the nose. Polished on the palate, with drive and expressive fruit, certainly still needs time, but nicely textured, great first shot!

Intravino

Confident and proud, turmeric and resin, blackberries and blueberry jam, tannin that pushes a lot and balances a powerful extract. Fine and juicy, big step

Vinum

TOP OF TOSCANA 2024 | Delicate, then increasingly captivating aromas of blueberries, macchia, with a fine spice; the opening is multifaceted, the tannins youthful, although perfectly contoured, with great character and length leading to an opulent forest fruit and pepper finish. A lovely accompaniment to food, for example with a beef fillet.