The godfathers of Amarone are undoubtedly Quintarelli, Garbole , and the legendary Romano Dal Forno, and they belong to the absolute top among Valpolicella and Amarone wines, so naturally Dal Forno cannot be missing from the Grancruwijnen range. At Dal Forno, wine is made in an almost manic manner, where the focus is solely on quality and not on quantity. Romano knows not only every vine in his vineyard, but even every bunch. At the Fattoria, all grape bunches are checked one by one, and only the best grapes are selected for his win. Dal Forno stands for perfection. The Dal Forno Romano Amarone ranks among the very best Amarone in the world. The Amarone della Valpolicella Monte Lodoletta is a wine people dream about and the kind of bottle a wine lover would love to have in their collection. The wine is monumental, magical, decadent, and possesses a unique personality. Does this sound over the top? As Robert Parker states: “It is impossible to overstate the greatness of this wine.” The Dal Forno Amarone is made from 60% Corvina, 20% Rondinella, 10% Oseleta, and 10% Croatina. The best grapes are hand-picked with the utmost care. Afterward, they are left to dry in large open spaces for three months. Pressing usually begins in mid-December after the grapes have been manually inspected. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks kept at around 28°C. The tanks are equipped with a highly precise, computer-controlled process that keeps the contents in motion for 15 days, followed by a final maceration lasting two days. After this process, the wine is transferred to new barrels, where slow fermentation continues for 18 months. In total, the wine remains in the barrel for 36 months. After filtering, the wine is bottled, after which it continues to mature for a long time and is only released when Romano deems the time right. An exorbitant Amarone. Intense dark red in color with so many layers on the nose… Sultry aromas of cherries, blueberries, currants, raisins, tutti frutti, chocolate, coffee, and tobacco. Full-bodied with a bittersweet start. Deep and concentrated with ripe fruit, truffle, tobacco, and new leather. A magnificent finish. A wine with so much to discover, boasting unprecedented aging potential until 2050+. This Amarone pairs well with roasted meats such as beef, lamb, and veal, but also with game like venison, rabbit, and wild boar. The wine also works well with tomato-based or truffle-based pastas. It can also be paired with strong, somewhat aged cheeses. The wine is gradually beginning to blossom but still has a very bright future ahead, and this is an ideal candidate for a Coravin . You can try a small sip or glass and then effortlessly let the wine rest for years again