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Dal Forno Romano Valpolicella Superiore 2005
Dal Forno Romano Valpolicella Superiore 2005

Dal Forno Romano Valpolicella Superiore 2005


Red Wine

from Veneto, Italy

Price: $178.00
(this vintage is sold out)
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Item No. 114119 
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ratings pedigree (past vintages):
red wine style:
Light & Fruity Smooth & Supple Earthy & Spicy Big & Bold
winemaker's notes:

A big, burly red, with lots of charred oak and smoky bacon character coloring the rich, ripe crushed berry fruit. Hints of flowers and black cardamom add to the complexity. Full-bodied, with well-poised, velvety tannins that capture the flavors and drive them through the long finish.

alcohol by volume: 15.0%
critical acclaim:

"Dal Forno should really change the name of his 2005 Valpolicella Superiore. It is really an Amarone for all practical intents and purposes, as it is made entirely from fruit that has been dried, albeit for less time than that legally required for Amarone. Firm, sturdy tannins frame blackberries, blueberries, violets and new leather in the 2005 Valpolicella. This is an especially structured, shut-down wine, even within the context of Dal Forno. The wine’s gorgeous inner perfume and sheer depth suggest that all that is required is patience. With time in the glass the tannins soften just enough to get a glimpse of what is in store for those who can wait a few years. Bittersweet chocolate, graphite and tar are layered into the authoritative finish. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2025."

95 Points

The Wine Advocate

"This celebrated vineyard-designate Valpolicella Superiore opens with huge, dark intensity and boldly concentrated aromas of dark fruit, spice and bitter chocolate. The tannins are very astringent at this point and the wine needs more years of cellar aging before it softens."

93 Points

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Visited this winery as it was being built! Gorgeous! Drank the wine in 2011. Wonderful!

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