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An organic blend of 45% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot, the Tenuta Sette Ponti 2022 Oreno is a full-bodied Tuscan red with a big delivery of black fruit aromas. It comes at you at once, and the blend is seamless in the sense that you can't make out any one single variety, although interestingly, Cabernet Franc was added for the first time. It closes with sweet tannins and big richness that is never too heavy or bulky. In fact, it closes with medium intensity. This is a release of 49,000 bottles.
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Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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Certified organic (Suolo e Salute). Dark, almost impenetrable crimson. Salty cassis and black forest-fruit nose with just hints of savoury oak. Lots of juice and fine gravelly tannins on the palate. Light of touch in spite of its 14.5%. Very long and animating. (WS)
Creamy raspberry on the opening, fine tannins, well structured, a little austere at this point, pulled in with chamomile and tobacco, fresh and cooling mint is a welcome addition through the mid palate. This is well constructed, but a little ungenerous with a flash of heat, reflecting a challengingly hot and dry vintage in Tuscany. Heavy bottle. 12 months in bottle after ageing before release. Tasted twice.
The 2022 Oreno has come together nicely since I last tasted it a few months ago. Floral and medium in body, the 2022 comes across as somewhat restrained in feel, although the racy, ripe style of the year is evident in its red-toned fruit profile. Pomegranate, cinnamon and a kick of blood orange develop in the glass, adding freshness and dynamic energy.