Description

Romano Dal Forno, in the Val d’Illasi east of Verona, is famous for Amarone of extraordinary concentration, made from dried Corvina, Rondinella and other local grapes from the Monte Lodoletta vineyard.

The vintage 1988. 1988 was a good vintage in Valpolicella, now fully mature.

Black cherry, plum, raisin, cocoa, coffee and spice; dense, velvety and immensely long.

Service & pairing. Serve at 17–18 °C in a large glass, decanted an hour or two ahead. Pair with braised meats, game or Monte Veronese stravecchio, or enjoy as a meditation wine.