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Amarone della Valpolicella Monte Lodoletta 2002 75cl

DOCG | Amarone della Valpolicella | Veneto | Italy
CHF 378.35
Critics scores
94 Robert Parker
Dal Forno?s 2002 Amarone is a first-class effort in every way. The wine reveals loads of ripe, generous fruit that flow onto the palate with stunning intensity. This remarkably pure Amarone possesses incredible detail in its dark wild cherries, chocolate, herbs and toasted oak. The tannins build mightily on the finish even if this isn?t one of Dal Forno?s most massive wines. There is a lot of purity and depth here, although the tannins could use a little more polish. At first I thought this might be a relatively early-maturing wine but when I came back to an unopened bottle after two-plus days it had barely budged! Anticipated maturity: 2009-2017.
92 Wine Spectator
Shows aromas of leather, smoked ham, prune, tarry mineral and dried flowers. An amazing panoply for a 2002, which was a weak vintage. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a long, intense, peppery finish. Given the difficulties of the vintage, this is a fine effort by Dal Forno. Drink now through 2016. 910 cases made. ?JC
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.