| Producer | Dal Forno |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Subregion | Valpolicella Superiore |
| Varietal | Corvina, Rondinella, Oseleta, Croatina |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Sku | 01459 |
| Size | 750ml |
When it comes to iconic Valpolicella and Amarone, only two winemakers set the benchmark in the Veneto: Guiseppe Quintarelli and his one-time student Romano Dal Forno. Since the passing of Quintarelli in 2012, Dal Forno has been left to work his incomparable skills on blends of Corvina, Rondinella, Oseleta, and Croatina grown on a 30-acre estate. Romano produces barely enough Amarone, Recioto, Passito, and Valpolicella Superiore to satisfy worldwide demand for his massive, seductive, long-aging wines. Collectors grab as much as possible as new vintages are released, while others try to outbid each other at auction for older wines just reaching maturity.
Fortunately, we have several bottles of the 2015 Monte Lodoletta, which are almost ready to drink if you can wait a few winters. Otherwise, decant for best results. Dense flavors of black fruit, prune butter, chai spice, Turkish coffee, roasted chestnuts, loads of black currant acidity, and fine wood tannins. Pair with winter stews, cassoulet, and roasts.
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