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Romano Dal Forno Amarone della Valpolicella DOC 2017

Romano Dal Forno Amarone della Valpolicella DOC 2017

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Black Plum Density, Dark Cocoa, and Exceptional Venetian Elegance

The 2017 Dal Forno Romano Amarone della Valpolicella Monte Lodoletta is a monumental, rich, and remarkably graceful red wine that showcases Dal Forno's legendary mastery in a warm vintage. Crafted through traditional appassimento grape drying and long barrel maturation, it opens with seductive aromas of black cherries, dried violets, licorice, and roasted coffee. The palate is full-bodied, enveloping, and seamless, balancing dense dark plum fruit with lively natural acidity and fine, firm tannins.
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Style Profile at a Glance

Attribute Profile Scale
Body Full-Bodied, Dense & Monumental ●●●●●
Sweetness Dry (Concentrated Fruit Lushness) ●●●●●
Tannins Firm, Fine-Grained & Polished ●●●●●
Acidity Vibrant, Fresh & Balancing Drive ●●●●●
Oak Prominent & Well-Integrated (Aged in fine French oak barriques) ●●●●●

Terroir, History & Acclaim

Critical Recognition:
James Suckling 98 pts
  • 98 Points - James Suckling: The current release. A tour de force, despite the sheer morass of palate-staining fruit. The malty oak is evident, yet operates as a welcome adjunct to corral and compress the swashbuckle of coffee grinds, beef bouillon, mint, leather varnish and saturated dark cherry liqueur, into a sheath of tension as much as sheer power. Grapes are dried for 70-80 days. This may seem obvious initially, but as one works it out in the glass and across the inner gums, the multitudinous layers become evident. A wine that shape-shifts and beguiles, as much it wrestles with the senses. Excellent. Drink or hold.
  • The Renowned Monte Lodoletta Terroir: Located in Illasi, eastern Valpolicella, the Monte Lodoletta vineyard features deep gravelly-clay alluvial soils. The microclimate yields thick-skinned indigenous grapes with rare concentration and high-acid structural backbone.
  • Uncompromising Appassimento Perfection: Grapes are meticulously hand-selected and dried naturally before slow fermentation and extended maturation in French oak barriques, resulting in an iconic wine legendary for its power and long-term aging capacity.

Highlights

  • A masterclass blend of Corvina, Rondinella, and Croatina dried via traditional appassimento.
  • A radiant 2017 vintage offering black cherries, licorice, bitter cocoa, sweet spice, and velvety power.
  • Crafted by the legendary Dal Forno Romano estate, boasting 20+ years of cellaring potential.

Tasting Notes

  • Appearance: Deep ruby-red with dark garnet highlights at the rim.
  • Nose: Intensely complex and fragrant. It opens with aromas of ripe black cherries, plums, and licorice, layered with bitter cocoa, sweet spices, dried violets, and subtle coffee earthiness.
  • Palate: Dry, full-bodied, and enveloping. The entry delivers a rich wave of dark plum fruit sap that glides across firm, structured tannins, supported by vibrant acidity and a long, harmonious finish.

Serving Suggestion

  • Temperature: Serve slightly cool at 16–18°C to allow its dense texture and complex aromatics to uncoil gracefully.
  • Decanting: A generous 1-to-2 hour decant is highly recommended if opening young. Cellar-worthy through 2038–2045+.
  • Western Pairing: Slow-braised beef short ribs, venison roast, osso buco, or aged Parmigiano-Reggiano and Gorgonzola.
  • Asian Pairing: Dongpo braised pork belly, Xinjiang cumin lamb, braised beef brisket, or rich soy-sauce stewed meats.

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