Dal Forno Romano Monte Lodoletta Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG 2012 750mL

Though made from the same varieties as Valpolicella, Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG ‘Monte Lodoletta’ enjoys three distinct features. First of all, the drying period of grapes: three months for Amarone, one and a half for Valpolicella. Secondly, the age of the vineyard. According to Dal Forno’s philosophy, only the grapes from older vineyards can be used to produce Amarone. Last, but not the least, if the selection of grapes for Valpolicella is already rigorous, for Amarone it is even more so.

Grape Varietals:

60% Corvina, 10% Corvinone, 5% Rondinella, 15% Croatina 10% Oseleta

96 Points - Falstaff, October 2018. "Impenetrable ruby ​​with a tendency towards black, violet rim. On the nose it smells of graphite, incense, just a little bit of blackberries and cassis, seems a bit closed. On the palate it is incredibly dense, concentrated, complex, at the same time gripping and taut, extremely fine-meshed tannins, has a lot of dark berry fruit, has a long aftertaste, and ends powerfully and impressively."

96 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, September 2019.

95 Points - Wine Spectator, October 2019.

93 Points - Cellar Tracker

90 Points - Wine Enthusiast, Kerin O'Keefe, March 2019. "Aromas of underbrush, prune, minestrone soup and grilled bell pepper lead the nose while whiffs of French oak, leather and coconut stay in the background. The densely concentrated, tightly knit palate offers raisin, blackberry extract, clove, licorice and dried sage while assertive grainy tannins leave an astringent mouth-drying finish."