2017 Amarone della Valpolicella
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Tasting notes
Tasting alongside the Valpolicella, there is a big step up in aromatic intensity in the 2017 Amarone. Everything is dialed up but beautifully measured. There is an explosive nose with high-quality oak tones that provide a lovely, peppery, scented spice to those familiar rich, black cherry, blackberry and date fruit notes. It is, quite simply, a stunning nose. The palate is equally impressive, with silky soft integrated tannins and an extra dimension when it comes to fruit concentration. The wine is so compact and brooding but is perfectly pitched with refreshing acidity. The wine will unfurl beautifully with a few years in bottle. There is no hint of austerity – it’s perfectly extracted and will bring decades of drinking pleasure.
About the producer
Along with Giuseppe Quintarelli, Dal Forno Romano makes the best wines in the Veneto. The history of Dal Forno Romano, however, is much shorter, and its rise to fame much faster.