Dal Forno Romano Valpolicella Superiore — a beautiful, polished red with dried-berry, plum, floral, and cedar aromas, full body and a flavorful finish, from the most celebrated producer of concentrated Valpolicella in the Illasi valley. 93 points Wine Spectator, 90 points Wine Enthusiast.
Tasting Notes
Beautiful and polished on the nose with dried-berry, plum, floral, and cedar aromas. Full body and a flavorful, long finish. Dal Forno Romano's Valpolicella Superiore uses partial appassimento — partially dried grapes — giving more concentration and richness than a standard Valpolicella while remaining a food wine rather than the massive statement of the Amarone. 93 points Wine Spectator, 90 points Wine Enthusiast.
Quick Facts
- Grapes: Corvina, Oseleta, Rondinella, Molinara (partial appassimento)
- Origin: Italy, Veneto, Valpolicella, Illasi
- Style: Valpolicella Superiore DOC, partial appassimento, full-bodied
- Winemaking: Partial grape drying (appassimento), long maceration, oak ageing
Food Pairing
Braised red meats, game, aged cheeses, and rich pasta dishes.
Serving
Serve at 18°C. Decant for 30 minutes. Will age for 15 to 20 years.
About the Producer
Dal Forno Romano is one of Italy's most celebrated and sought-after wine producers, based in Illasi in the Valpolicella zone, producing Amarone and Valpolicella of extraordinary concentration and longevity from the most perfectionist approach in the appellation.
