{"title":"Dal Forno Romano | Valpolicella","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Dal Forno Romano Estate Vineyards in the Valpolicella Region of Northern Italy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Collection_Banner_542dab6e-233d-43a4-8620-67c459a144cb.jpg?v=1660753262\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated in Val D’Illasi in the Valpolicella region, this artisanal wine estate was established by Romano Dal Forno in 1986. Founded on his uncompromising vision, he combined traditional practices with modern techniques to climb to the pinnacle of vintners producing wines from dried grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost forty years later the estate is still run by the family, with his son Marco at the helm and Romano always by his side. They, and the rest of the family, all live on site and external help is only brought in at harvest; a truly family run operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDal Forno Romano make three wines: a Valpolicella Superiore, an Amarone, and a sweet Recioto-style wine called Vigna Seré.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRomano found inspiration from renowned winemaker Giuseppe Quintarelli, a legend in Valpolicella and Italy. Under his expert guidance, Dal Forno Romano was able to shift from quantity-based production to an operation devoted entirely to quality. He also used his engineering nous to design several pieces of technology, notably a moveable-fan dehydration system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDal Forno Romano are an estate with quality, family, and innovation at their core and who produce some of the most collectable and sought-after wines in Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dal-forno-romano-amarone-della-valpolicella-monte-lodoletta","title":"Dal Forno Romano Amarone della Valpolicella Monte Lodoletta 2009","description":"\u003cp\u003eOnly the finest bunches of grapes are selected for the Dal Forno Romano Amarone della Valpolicella, with meticulous manual control undertaken to eliminate all grapes that do not meet the standards required. The selected grapes are then placed in plastic plateaux and are left to rest for 90 days in large open rooms, where an innovative ventilation system helps maintain an elevated and thorough air flow to dry the grapes. Fermentation takes place in steel tanks at a controlled temperature of around 28°, which are equipped with a sophisticated computerised system which allows for automated punching for a period of around 15 days, including the final maceration which takes two days. After decantation in the middle of January, the Amarone, which still contains some residual sugar, is placed into new barriques, where it begins a slow fermentation process which will last for a further 18 months. The total amount of time that it remains in the barriques is 36 months. The final varietal composition of the wine is Corvina (60%), Rondinella (20%), Croatina (10%) and Oseleta (10%). Subtle aromatic hints, that range from black cherry, blueberry to chocolate, anticipate the opulent expression of mature fruit that flows into the mouth with inadvertent persistence. Nuances of truffle, tobacco and new leather wrap around the finish. 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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. The varietal composition of the Dal Forno Romano Valpolicella Superiore 2017 is Corvina (70%), Rondinella (20%), Croatina (5%) and Oseleta (5%). Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled steel tanks equipped with a sophisticated computerised system that allows automatic punching-down over a period of around 15 days, including the final two days of maceration. After racking, the Valpolicella rests for a few days in stainless steel tanks, which thanks to their special shape, allow easy decanting, and is then matured in new barriques. For the 2017 vintage, the Valpolicella was aged for 36 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Taking this in reminds me of all of the desserts, spices and confections experienced on Christmas day. An array of medicinal cherries, plum sauce, ginger cookies, cloves, cinnamon and dried roses captivate. There's tremendous depth here, but it maintains fantastic freshness. 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