Dal Forno Romano - Valpolicella Superiore 2018
Price: $166.50
Sale Price: $149.99
| Producer | Dal Forno Romano |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Subregion | Valpolicella Superiore |
| Varietal | Red Blend |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Sku | 11218 |
Dal Forno Romano Description
Spring began with 20 days of sub-normal temperaures, followed by soaring temperatures at the end of April. Heavy rains were common in the mountain and hillsides plantings. The beginning of summer was relatively cool and rainy; rain continued on and off throughout much of the summer, while temperatures were quite warm. Overall, 2018 was a warmer than usual year, while the constant rains caused flooding in some vineyards. Harvest started only three or four days earlier than normal; grapes displayed high polyphenols and good acidity levels. The size of the harvest was larger than most years during the decade.
60% corvina, 10% corvinone, 5 % rondinella, 15 % croatina, 10% oseleta
Tasting Notes: Valpolicella offers hints of blueberry, blackberry, cherry and chocolate which emerge gradually as the wine breathes. The potent tannins, which give structure to this product, are in perfect symbiosis with the velvety aromas of sweet spices and jam which envelop the palate and excite the senses.
James Suckling: 95 Points
Restrained dark bramble fruit and vibrant spiciness, with notes of cold coffee, earth and bay leaves. The attack is dense and velvety, with thick, ripe tannins that are a bit sandy. Ripe and full-bodied with crisp acidity and good length focused on graphite. Power and grace, with a restrained chocolate aftertaste.
