Dal Forno Romano Valpoicella 2019 750ML

Wow. A super-intense and perfumed wine with aromas of vibrant plums, restrained blood oranges, sweet spices, cloves, coconut, gardenias, milk and fresh mint. Full-bodied and smooth, with velvety, elegant tannins, great density and long, refreshing and balancing acidity. Sleek finish of graphite and licorice. Despite its concentration and dry extract, it shows lightness on the palate. Drinkable now, but at its peak in 10 years.

This wine will be released in February 2025 (only in the USA market) and will come to other markets at a later date. The Dal Forno Romano 2019 Valpolicella Superiore Monte Lodoletta ages in 70% French and 30% American oak for 36 months. You get a thick core of dark blackberry fruit that is surrounded by oak-driven tones of barbecue spice and toasted clove. The tannins feel firm and hard in this wine that still needs to complete more years of bottle age.