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Dal Forno Romano Amarone della Valpolicella 2016
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- TASTING NOTE: "The 2016 Amarone della Valpolicella is a sleeping giant, darkly alluring with dried violets, dusty black currants, shaved cedar and lifting hints of mint. This is sleek and cool-toned in feel—lifted yet intense and savory to the core, with masses of mineral-tinged dark red fruits and balsamic tones carried across a core of zesty acidity. The 2016 finishes tannic and long, clamping down hard on the palate and leaving a bitter primary concentration that lingers on and on. This is just a baby today and in need of serious cellaring, yet the potential is off the charts. Marco Dal Forno explains that he considered selling the 2018 before the 2016 to allow it to come fully into focus, which he already did with the 2017." 98 Points, Eric Guido, Vinous
- ABOUT THE WINE: A Corvina and Corvinone-led blend, with Rondinella, Croatina and Oseleta making up the remaining third. The grapes for the Valpolicella Superiore are dried on plastic for around 25 days. 24 months in barrique (50% French oak and 50% American).
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ABOUT THE PRODUCER: Dal Forno Romano is a family estate in Valpolicella’s Val D’Illasi that produces some of Italy’s most collectable and sought after wines. Located at an altitude of 1,000 feet, the vineyards benefit from the loose, alluvial soils of the mountain slopes, contributing to the exceptional quality of the grapes. The Dal Forno family combines meticulous pruning and rigorous viticultural practices with a blend of traditional and modern techniques. This approach ensures the production of wines that are classic in expression yet modern in purity. Dal Forno Romano is renowned for its superb range of wines, including the iconic Valpolicella and Amarone, as well asdistinctive offerings like Vigne Seré, a passito-style dessert wine. The winery's commitment to quality and innovation has placed it at the forefront of Italian viticulture, crafting wines that are a true reflection of the region's
rich winemaking heritage. - COUNTRY: Italy
- REGION: Veneto
- SUB-REGION: Valpolicella
- VARIETAL: Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Croatina, Oseleta
- WINE STYLE: Red Wine
- WINEMAKER: Marco dal Forno
- CLOSURE: Cork
- ABV%: 14%
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SIZE: 750ml
