Amarone della Valpolicella DOC "Vigneto di Monte Lodoletta" Dal Forno Romano

Origin: Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy

Grape Varieties: Corvina, Rondinella, Croatina, and Oseleta

Color: Intense ruby red with garnet reflections, tending toward purple with aging

Nose: A broad and rich bouquet, characterized by intense notes of cherry, plum, blackberry, and black cherry, interwoven with hints of sweet spices, dark chocolate, tobacco, and leather. Balsamic and mineral touches complete a complex and enveloping aromatic profile.

Taste: Powerful and structured, with dense and enveloping tannins. The freshness balances the alcohol content well, offering a persistent and harmonious taste. On the palate, flavors of ripe fruit emerge, with nuances of coffee, cocoa, and a long, refined, and slightly balsamic finish.

Alcohol Content: 16.5%

Serving Temperature: 18-20°C

Pairings: Perfect with grilled red meats, game, braised meats, roasts, and aged cheeses. Also ideal as a meditation wine, it pairs magnificently with dark chocolate and desserts based on bitter cocoa.

Terroir: Located on the hills of Monte Lodoletta, the vineyard benefits from calcareous soil and a climate that alternates between hot summers and harsh winters. This terroir allows for the slow ripening of the grapes, which is essential for achieving the concentration and complexity that characterize this Amarone. The grape drying technique (appassimento), typical of Valpolicella, accentuates the structure and intensity of the wine.

Vinification: The grapes are harvested by hand and undergo a long drying process to concentrate aromas and flavors. Fermentation is prolonged and followed by aging in oak barriques for at least 36 months, bestowing upon the wine an aromatic complexity and tannic structure ideal for aging.

Description: Dal Forno’s 2017 "Vigneto di Monte Lodoletta" Amarone della Valpolicella is an expression of the Dal Forno family's excellence and passion for viticulture. This Amarone, among the most celebrated, reflects a dedication to absolute quality: a wine with an intense and seductive character that offers an extraordinary tasting experience. With great aging potential, it represents a benchmark among the great Italian and international Amaroni.

Classification: DOC

Type: Red Wine

Allergens: Contains sulfites

Awards and Scores: The 2017 Dal Forno Romano "Vigneto di Monte Lodoletta" Amarone della Valpolicella DOC has obtained exceptional scores from international critics, confirming its status as a great wine. Key accolades include: 98 points from James Suckling: appreciated for its powerful structure and the balance between notes of dark cherry, mint, and licorice. The wine stands out for a long, complex finish that evolves in layers of flavor with every sip. 95 points from Wine Spectator: noted for its intensity, with flavors of kirsch, blackberry, and dried mint, balanced by a rich minerality and sculpted tannins. 92 points from Wine Enthusiast, which suggests an aging potential until 2040, highlighting aromas of plum, fig, and tobacco, framed by fine tannins and a robust structure.

Philosophy: Integrated production

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