{"product_id":"valpolicella-superiore-doc-dal-forno-romano-veneto-2016","title":"Valpolicella Superiore DOC Dal Forno Romano Veneto 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eValpolicella Superiore DOC Dal Forno Romano 2016\u003c\/strong\u003e is a remarkable and intense red wine from \u003cstrong\u003eVeneto\u003c\/strong\u003e , created by renowned Italian winemaker \u003cstrong\u003eRomano Dal Forno\u003c\/strong\u003e . This wine demonstrates how \u003cem\u003eValpolicella\u003c\/em\u003e can achieve a depth and structure that rivals the world's finest wines when produced with great care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e Although technically a Valpolicella Superiore, it is often referred to as a “mini-Amarone.” This is due to Dal Forno’s use of the traditional \u003cem\u003eappassimento\u003c\/em\u003e method, in which the grapes are lightly dried before fermentation, which intensifies the flavor and gives the wine a full-bodied and complex character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Red wine – Valpolicella Superiore DOC\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2016\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eArea:\u003c\/strong\u003e Veneto, Italy \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape varieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corvina, Rondinella, Croatina and Oseleta\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 15–16%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The grapes are dried for approximately 45 days (shorter than for Amarone)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Slow fermentation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Aged for about 24 months in \u003cstrong\u003enew barriques\u003c\/strong\u003e (French oak barrels)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Subsequent bottle aging for several years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Produced in very limited quantities and only in the best vintages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Intense and complex aroma with notes of black cherries, blackberries, dark chocolate, tobacco, balsamic, leather and vanilla. There are also nuances of spice, licorice and toasted oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Extremely concentrated and structured with silky yet distinctive tannins. Ripe dark fruits, cocoa, spices and dried fruit are balanced by a fresh acidity. Long and persistent aftertaste with both strength and elegance. A wine in top form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eServing suggestions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e– Ideal for \u003cstrong\u003egame, grilled beef, braised lamb, ossobuco, hearty pasta dishes\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eaged cheeses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e – Serve at \u003cstrong\u003e17–18 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e , and should \u003cstrong\u003ebe decanted for at least 1–2 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e – Can be stored \u003cstrong\u003efor 20+ years\u003c\/strong\u003e under good cellar conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eReputation and status:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Considered by many to be \u003cstrong\u003ethe best Valpolicella Superiore in the world\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Often compared to great Amarone and Barolo wines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Highly sought after by collectors and wine specialists\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Critics often give \u003cstrong\u003e95–98 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIn short:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDal Forno Romano Valpolicella Superiore 2016\u003c\/strong\u003e is far from an \"ordinary\" Valpolicella - it is a \u003cstrong\u003ebig, deep and impressive wine\u003c\/strong\u003e that combines power and precision with a luxurious complexity. A wine for connoisseurs and for special occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quintarelli","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51639214571866,"sku":"MS-7286-VAL","price":116.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0816\/5435\/0170\/files\/Valpolicella.jpg?v=1752077162","url":"https:\/\/dh-wines.com\/products\/valpolicella-superiore-doc-dal-forno-romano-veneto-2016","provider":"DH Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}