Sette Ponti, Oreno other_regions_italy Deep purple-black in color

Deep purple-black in color

It will provide plenty of pleasure over the next 5-7 years

The price of this tends to be set by the market (although it was around 250 euros with the producer's wine club)

which is unusual for this wine that has often been more bombastic

all wrapped in a superbly complex

Sette Ponti, Oreno other_regions_italy Deep purple-black in colorThe 2004 Oreno (Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese) is bursting with generous super ripe dark fruit and sweet toasted oak notes, showing much concentration, length and vitality on the palate, as well as finessed tannins to round out the finish. Made in a more restrained style than the 2003, it will also require several years of bottle age to come together. Anticipated maturity, 2009 2019.