Sette Ponti Oreno 2008

James Suckling: This is a rich and beautiful red, with lots of currants, spices and flowers. Full-bodied, with super velvety tannins and bright acidity. There's a beautiful depth of fruit to this. Wonderful. This is very structured and impressive. Needs at least four to five years to come around. 96/100

Parker: The 2008 Oreno is stunningly beautiful. An open, expressive bouquet laced with mint, red berries, roses and spices emerges with superb clarity and balance. The tension between the minerality of the vintage and the rich expression of fruit that is one of the house’s hallmarks play off each other beautifully here. The finish is utterly exquisite in its beguiling beauty. The 2008 isn’t the most powerful Oreno ever made, but it is quite possibly the most elegant, impeccably refined wine I have ever tasted here. Simply put, it is fabulous juice! In 2008 the percentage of Sangiovese is way down and Oreno is predominantly Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, a decision that has paid off handsomely. 96/100

Falstaff: Sattes Rubin mit leichtem Granatrand. Eröffnet in der Nase mit würzigen Noten nach Unterholz, etwas Kardamom und Zedernholz, auch Wacholderbeeren, dahinter dunkle Beeren. Am Gaumen dicht und griffig, baut sich wunderbar auf, hallt lange nach. 96/100