Tenuta Sette Ponti’s Oreno 2018 is the estate’s flagship “Super Tuscan” red, bottled as Toscana IGT from central Tuscany near Arezzo. It’s a Bordeaux-inspired blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petit Verdot, drawn from low-yielding estate vineyards on mixed clay, sand, and galestro soils. The winery reports a modern, selection-driven approach—hand harvesting and sorting, temperature-controlled fermentations, and extended maceration—followed by about 18 months in mostly new French Allier barriques and additional bottle aging. Alcohol is 15%, signaling the wine’s naturally ripe, full-bodied profile.

The top review is James Suckling’s excellent 97-point score, describing “currant, flower and orange-blossom aromas” and “fine, creamy tannins and a long, persistent finish,” adding that it “shows finesse and precision” and is “better after 2022.” That note captures Oreno’s core appeal in 2018: ample concentration delivered with a polished, detailed feel rather than brute force.

Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate (Monica Larner) also rates it strongly at 94 points, calling it “a dark, concentrated and full-bodied expression that exudes black fruit and blackberry with spicy tobacco and savory spice.” Larner emphasizes that “despite the Bordeaux blend in its DNA, the wine is fully Tuscan in character and spirit,” pointing to the warmth and generosity of the vintage and site.

Wine Spectator’s 91-point review highlights the wine’s balance and finish, noting “depth and polish” alongside “black cherry, plum, blackberry, wild herb, spice and coffee bean,” with a close “defined by the vibrant acidity and a fine length” (Bruce Sanderson). Taken together, the reviews frame Oreno 2018 as a rich, oak-aged, dark-fruited Tuscan blend with creamy tannins, clear freshness, and a long, refined finish—built to drink well with some patience, but already showing poise and completeness.