Lot 83
DAL FORNO ROMANO AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA 1997 (1) WA 99
DAL FORNO ROMANO AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA 2004 (1) WA 98
Lot 83 Details
DAL FORNO ROMANO AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA 1997 (1)
Veneto.
scraped label
The outrageous 1997 Amarone (17.5% alcohol) was aged 28 months in 100% new French oak. An inky/purple color is followed by sumptuous aromas of blueberry liqueur intermixed with truffle, graphite, camphor, and vanilla scents. This remarkable offering is immensely full-bodied and super-concentrated, with great purity, symmetry, and length. It is the stuff of legends! How long will it last? Who knows? Certainly this wine is capable of evolving for 15-20 years. December 2002 WA 99
DAL FORNO ROMANO AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA 2004 (1)
Veneto.
The 2004 Amarone della Valpolicella is one of the most monumental young wines I have ever tasted. This is an especially silky, elegant Amarone from Dal Forno that avoids the heaviness of some previous vintages. Blackberry jam, crushed rocks, minerals, violets, new leather and bittersweet chocolate are some of the nuances that emerge over time. This is every bit as majestic as it was every time I tasted it from barrel over the last few years. The silky, exceptionally polished tannins make the 2004 approachable today, but the wine will be even better in a few years. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2029. February 2011 WA 98