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Amarone della Valpolicella Monte Lodoletta 2008 75cl

DOCG | Amarone della Valpolicella | Veneto | Italy
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Critics scores
98 Vinous
The 2008 Amarone della Valpolicella is compelling. With a little air, the tannins begin to soften, releasing a myriad of intense dark aromas and flavors. Bittersweet chocolate, cloves, violets, plums and blackberry jam cover every inch of the palate in a stunning, headspinning Amarone that captures all of the best qualities of the year. When Romano Dal Forno's wines are on, there is nothing quite like them, and that is certainly the case here. If opened young, the 2008 needs a little air. Actually, a lot of air.
95 Robert Parker
Production was skipped over in 2007 due to extreme hail damage. The fruit that would normally be destined to Amarone went to the lower tier Valpolicella Superiore instead. The 2008 Amarone della Valpolicella Monte Lodoletta marks a return to a slightly cooler vintage with a longer growing season slowed down during the summer's moderate temperatures. Indeed, harvest was wrapped up during the first days of November. The blend is mostly Corvina, at about 60%, with smaller parts Corvinone, Rondinella, Croatina and Oseleta. The new Dal Forno winery was finished in 2008, complete with the unique vacuum-sealed fermentation tasks that help to avoid any intrusive oxygen during winemaking. Indeed, this wine is balanced and elegant with fruit that is still crunchy and very much alive. The tannins are firm and nicely integrated into the wine's thick, fleshy consistency. This vintage is characterized by a very elegant and graceful approach, which must be taken into context given the enormity of a wine of this caliber. Happily, there is no doubt that this vintage should still evolve steadily over time. <br/>
94 Wine Spectator
Game and ashy smoke details lead the way in this ripe red, followed by juicy plumped cherry, date, dark chocolate and woodsy spice notes on the plush-textured palate. Velvety tannins give this some brawn, but this is beautifully knit and balanced, showing an overall sense of finesse. Delivers a lasting finish of fruit and spice. Drink now through 2033. 415 cases imported. –AN
Producer
Dal Forno Romano
While the winery is recognized for its renowned Amarone della Valpolicella, there are two other wines that are produced from their estate vineyards in the same spirit of excellence, the Valpolicella Superiore, and the Vigna Seré. Although four generations of the Dal Forno family have owned this prime plot of land, the Dal Forno Romano winery was not founded until 1983. Romano Dal Forno, the man behind one of the world’s greatest Italian wines, was born right next to his family’s vineyards. He has grown up with a passion for wine, today, he is dedicated to his life’s work, developing unique viticultural and vinification techniques. Located in the Valley of Illasi, just east of Verona, Dal Forno Romano promotes the ideal balance between tradition and technology. The resulting wines are exceptionally concentrated and full of intense aromas and flavors. His extreme dedication to quality and high-standards has brought Dal Forno to the top of Valpolicella’s most celebrated and venerated producers.