Valpolicella Superiore Dal Forno 2012
Valpolicella Superiore Dal Forno 2012 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Corvina, Rondinella, Croatina (Valpolicella, Italy), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are soft and acidity fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Good with vegetarian curry, chocolate, beef stew, venison. Listed at £105.00 by Hedonism Wines, who say it is out of stock; that is the last price, not an offer.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Valpolicella Superiore Dal Forno 2012 is a monumental wine crafted by Romano Dal Forno using the same obsessive attention to detail as his Amarone. The 2012 vintage utilises a blend of Corvina, Rondinella and Croatina, with a portion of the grapes undergoing a brief drying period to enhance depth and texture. This results in a wine of extraordinary concentration, featuring layers of blueberry jam, espresso and bitter chocolate. Aged for 36 months in new French oak barriques, the wine possesses a formidable structure and a dense, glyceral mouthfeel. It is a powerful and unique expression of Valpolicella that offers the intensity of an Amarone with a slightly more focused and energetic profile.