{"product_id":"dal-forno-romano-valpolicella-superiore-2019-750ml","title":"Dal Forno Romano Valpolicella Superiore 2019 - 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96pts Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2019 Valpolicella Superiore Lodoletta is heavenly. A vivid blend of fresh black cherries combines with autumnal spice and almond paste, complicated by a whiff of orange-infused dark chocolate. Peppery rose tones and nuances of shaved cedar join the fray over time. This is a model of elegance yet refinement, silky smooth and pliant, with radiant red berry fruits and mineral tones offset by a tart tinge of citrus, all beautifully balanced by a core of vibrant acidity. The 2019 finishes exceptionally long and full of zesty tension, leaving a twang of bitter clove that pinches at the cheeks as hints of graphite linger. This is a fabulous rendition of Dal Forno’s Valpolicella, finishing at 14.5% alcohol and 0.6 grams of residual sugar per liter. Do not miss this beautiful beast.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94pts Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Valpolicella is a horse of a different color: dense and creamy, with a rich, saturated feel to the layers of baked black and red currant, fig cake, loamy earth, Earl Grey and cigar box spice notes. Nicely framed by fine-grained, taut tannins and plum skin acidity, this is long and fragrant on the finish. Corvina, Rondinella, Croatina and Oseleta. Drink now through 2039. 2,100 cases made, 1,150 cases imported.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93pts Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI had previously reviewed this wine before its commercial release. The Dal Forno Romano 2019 Valpolicella Superiore Monte Lodoletta is thickly extracted with inky black fruit and bitter spice. There is toasted cumin, road pavement and baked plum. The proprietary blend is 60% Corvina, 10% Corvinone, 5% Rondinella, 15% Croatina and 10% Oseleta that spends 36 months in French and American oak. Its over-the-top full-bodied style is marked by extreme concentration, tannins and evident sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValpolicella 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60% Corvina, 15% Croatina, 10% Oseleta, 10% Corvinone 5% Rondinella\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinery Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dal Forno family has been making wine since 1983. Located in Val D’Illasi, the estate consists of 65 acres of vines planted to traditional indigenous varieties of Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Oseleta and Croatina. The estate vineyards and farm are located where the slopes begin to rise toward the mountains and sit 1,000 feet above sea level. The loose, alluvial soils, meticulous pruning and scrupulous viticultural techniques ensure remarkable-quality grapes. The Dal Fornos use traditional methods to grow the finest fruit, and then employ modern techniques to produce the best wines — classic in expression and modern in purity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Breakthru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67729930748268,"sku":"12858","price":149.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2424\/3053\/products\/dal-forno-romano-valpolicella-superiore-2014-750ml-825013.jpg?v=1691441734","url":"https:\/\/redneckwinecompany.com\/products\/dal-forno-romano-valpolicella-superiore-2019-750ml","provider":"Redneck Wine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}