The 2020 Orma Proprietary Blend from Tuscany's Bolgheri region is a red wine that has garnered high praise from several prominent wine reviewers. This blend, composed of 50% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 20% Cabernet Franc, has been noted for its complexity and potential for aging.
James Suckling awarded the wine an impressive 97 points, highlighting its aromatic profile and structure. "Tobacco, sage, and rosemary come through nicely, together with redcurrants and cassis. Full-bodied, yet polished, with a solid and dense center-palate," he writes. Suckling suggests that the wine, which is currently tight at the end, will benefit from a few more years of aging and should be tried after 2025 (jamessuckling.com, 6/8/2022).
Decanter also praised the wine, giving it 96 points. They provide insight into the winemaking process, noting that the Orma estate is situated between the renowned Sassicaia and Ornellaia vineyards. The wine is vinified in stainless steel with an 18-day maceration and regular pumping over before being matured for 18 months in barriques, 50% of which are new, and an additional 12 months in bottle. "Fresh and aromatic, the nose is full of sweet red fruits and herbs. Intense, zingy, and spicy in the mouth," Decanter describes, acknowledging its vibrant red and black hedgerow berries accompanied by chocolate and herb streaks. They recommend allowing the wine to unfurl over the next few years (Decanter, 4/2/2023).
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded the wine 94 points, emphasizing its concentration and deep color. "It presents considerable intensity in terms of its ink-like flavors of wild plum, blackberry confit, dark spice, and cured tobacco," they note. The review suggests pairing this robust wine with a classic T-bone cut bistecca alla fiorentina (Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 6/30/2022).
Wine Spectator gave the 2020 Orma 92 points, appreciating its "luscious" nature and the blend of plum, blueberry, and blackberry flavors with accents of tobacco, vanilla, and oak spices. They predict the wine will be best enjoyed from 2025 through 2033 (Wine Spectator, 10/31/2023).
Jeb Dunnuck rated the wine at 93+, noting its depth and structure. "A deeper red hue, the 2020 Orma is a little slower to reveal its more layered depth," writes Audrey Frick. She points out the wine's gripping structure and snappy acidity, with a slight tangy green tinge that might be assertive to some palates. Dunnuck recommends drinking it between 2025 and 2040 (jebdunnuck.com, 1/16/2024).
Overall, the 2020 Orma Proprietary Blend is a highly acclaimed wine, noted for its aromatic complexity, depth, and potential for aging.