2010 Dal Forno Romano Amarone Della Valpolicella Magnum

The Dal Forno Romano Amerone is among the finest Amarones in the world. The Amarone della Valpolicella Monte Lodoletta is a dream wine, a bottle any wine lover would love to have in their collection. It's monumental, magical, decadent, and possesses a unique personality. Sound over the top? As Robert Parker puts it: "It's impossible to overstate the magnitude of this wine."

The Dal Forno Amarone is made from 60% Corvina, 20% Rondinella, 10% Oseleta, and 10% Croatina grapes. The finest grapes are hand-picked with the utmost care. They then dry for three months in large open spaces. Pressing usually begins in mid-December after the grapes have been hand-picked. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at around 28°C. The tanks are equipped with a meticulous, computer-controlled process that keeps the contents moving for 15 days, followed by a final maceration of two days. After this process, the wine is transferred to new barrels, where the slow fermentation continues for 18 months. In total, the wine remains in the barrel for 36 months. After filtering, the wine is bottled, where it continues to age for a long time and is only released when Romano deems the time right. This is a 1.5-liter magnum .

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 attack. Deep and concentrated with ripe fruit, truffle, tobacco, and new leather. A masterful finish. A wine with so much to discover, with unparalleled ageing potential. 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 pairs well with tomato- or truffle-based pastas. This wine also pairs well with strong, slightly aged cheeses.

The wine is slowly starting to blossom but still has a very bright future ahead of it, making it an ideal candidate for a Coravin . You can try a small sip or a glass of it and then effortlessly let it age for years to come.