{"title":"Dal Forno Romano","description":"\u003ch4\u003eA Master Craftsman\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA living legend of Verona winemaking, Romano Dal Forno has been producing showstopping Amarones and Valpolicellas since the early 1980s. A protégé of the great Giuseppe Quintarelli, Romano is renowned for his scrupulously hardworking commitment to his craft, both in the vineyard and the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate of Dal Forno Romano comprises 8ha of vineyards in the Val D’Illasi. The area’s loose, alluvial soils, combined with Dal Forno’s strict pruning regime, produce remarkably low grape yields. Rigorous selection during harvest then gives the raw materials for some of the most expressive Valpolicella Superiore, Amarone and passito wines in the region. Four decades on from the founding of the estate, Dal Forno Romano is still run by the family, with Romano’s son Marco in charge in the cellar and Romano himself always on hand.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"amarone-dal-forno-2017","title":"Amarone Dal Forno 2017","description":"Located in the Val D’Illasi in the Veneto, the Dal Forno family have been making wine since 1983 and their estate spans 65 acres of vines. This full-bodied wine undergoes the traditional appassimento process, where grapes are dried to concentrate flavours. The wine exhibits pronounced notes of ripe blackberries, plums, and hints of coffee, interwoven with mineral undertones. 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The wine showcases a dense crimson hue, suggesting its concentrated character. Aromas of dark cherry, herbal notes and subtle hints of tobacco emerge on the nose. On the palate, it presents a structured profile with layered fruit and a notable savoury quality, framed by moderate tannins. The wine`s complexity hints at potential for further ageing. Dal Forno Romano operates a mere 12.5 hectares in the Lodoletta area, known for its low yields and high-quality production.","brand":"Dal Forno Romano","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62412542738762,"sku":"HED83330","price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED83330.jpg?v=1781892300"},{"product_id":"valpolicella-superiore-dal-forno-2012","title":"Valpolicella Superiore Dal Forno 2012","description":"Valpolicella Superiore Dal Forno 2012 is a monumental wine crafted by Romano Dal Forno using the same obsessive attention to detail as his Amarone. The 2012 vintage utilises a blend of Corvina, Rondinella and Croatina, with a portion of the grapes undergoing a brief drying period to enhance depth and texture. This results in a wine of extraordinary concentration, featuring layers of blueberry jam, espresso and bitter chocolate. Aged for 36 months in new French oak barriques, the wine possesses a formidable structure and a dense, glyceral mouthfeel. It is a powerful and unique expression of Valpolicella that offers the intensity of an Amarone with a slightly more focused and energetic profile.","brand":"Dal Forno Romano","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62412641206602,"sku":"HED11583","price":105.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED11583.jpg?v=1781892726"},{"product_id":"amarone-dal-forno-1993","title":"Amarone Dal Forno 1993","description":"Amarone 1993 is a powerhouse red from Romano Dal Forno estate in the Val d’Illasi. Unlike traditional producers, Dal Forno utilises vacuum tanks for fermentation and ages their wines exclusively in 100% new French oak barriques. The 1993 vintage, sourced from high-density plantings of 12,800 vines per hectare, delivers an explosive intensity of espresso, black tar and concentrated prune. The soil’s high gravel content ensures low yields and incredible fruit concentration, which Dal Forno further intensify through a meticulous drying process. The result is a wine with a massive structural core and high residual extract that demands decades of cellaring to fully integrate.","brand":"Dal Forno Romano","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62412916293962,"sku":"HED54310","price":550.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED54310.jpg?v=1781894631"},{"product_id":"amarone-dal-forno-2009","title":"Amarone Dal Forno 2009","description":"Dal Forno Amarone 2009 is a full-bodied, mature-vintage red wine produced from partially air-dried grapes in the Amarone appellation of Valpolicella, in the Verona district of northern Italy. A legend of Verona winemaking, Romano Dal Forno has been producing showstopping Amarones and Valpolicellas since the early 1980s. A protégé of the great Giuseppe Quintarelli, Romano is renowned for his scrupulously hardworking commitment to his craft, both in the vineyard and the cellar. \"Rich, with aromatic herb and tarry smoke notes, this silky, supple red is framed by mouthwatering acidity and dusty tannins. Shows ripe and concentrated flavors of date, sun-dried cherry, forest floor and ground spice, displaying a sense of harmony and density that suggests a long future. The finish echoes the spice and sweet fruit character.\" Wine Spectator 2015","brand":"Dal Forno Romano","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62415110603082,"sku":"HED98022","price":370.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED98022.jpg?v=1781901200"},{"product_id":"amarone-dal-forno-2011","title":"Amarone Dal Forno 2011","description":"Romano Dal Forno Amarone 2011 is a full-bodied red wine produced from partially air-dried grapes in the Amarone appellation of Valpolicella, in the Verona district of northern Italy.. A living legend of Verona winemaking, Romano Dal Forno has been producing showstopping Amarones and Valpolicellas since the early 1980s. A protégé of the great Giuseppe Quintarelli, Romano is renowned for his scrupulously hardworking commitment to his craft, both in the vineyard and the cellar. \"“A black wine, and a velvet nosebox. pressed black fruits, seeping with fruit essences; smoke and cinders; herbal complexities; teasing floral notes, too, to lighten the tone a little. The alcohol level on the label might lead you to expect a gobstopper – so you’ll be taken aback by the fine-milled elegance of this wine, by its disposition and organization, by its fleet-footed elegance and freshness, even though its concentration, power and textural presence make it a wine of absolute authority. There isn’t a trace of superfluous fat in the mid-palate – though it’s tongue-coating, head-turning, inspiring. a gathering of sumptuous fruited energies. “It’s very difficult to for my father to feel happy about any of his wines; he’s very critical,” said Michele. “But with this vintage, he didn’t have anything to say.” Andrew Jefford, 2017","brand":"Dal Forno Romano","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62415293546826,"sku":"HED75521","price":325.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED75521.jpg?v=1781901739"},{"product_id":"recioto-vigna-sere-dal-forno-half-1997","title":"Recioto Vigna Sere Dal Forno Half 1997","description":"Recioto della Valpolicella Vigna Seré Dal Forno Romano 1997 is a sweet red wine from Veneto. This half bottle is produced from Corvina, Rondinella and Oseleta grapes that underwent an intensive drying process for several months before fermentation. 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Delicious now for those who like to live their wines with plenty of oomph, but equally capable of ageing for 10 years or more if well cellared.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJames Suckling described the wine as \"a stunning blockbuster\" and awarded it 97 points out of 100 when he tasted it in late 2019.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dal Forno Romano","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62416444129610,"sku":"HED59498","price":310.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED59498.jpg?v=1781905163"},{"product_id":"amarone-dal-forno-magnum-1999","title":"Amarone Dal Forno Magnum 1999","description":"Amarone della Valpolicella 1999 from Romano Dal Forno is a prestigious, high-end dry red wine from the Val d`Illasi in Veneto. Dal Forno is renowned for its hyper-traditional, labour-intensive methods, including intense grape selection and long appassimento (drying) periods. The 1999 vintage was powerful and hot, yielding intensely concentrated fruit. This wine displays a massive, profound profile of black fig, raisin, dark chocolate, tobacco and espresso. The palate is extraordinarily dense and rich, featuring immense, supple structure and high alcohol. Its profound concentration and near-perfect balance ensure a lengthy, powerful finish and decades of cellar potential in this magnum format.","brand":"Dal Forno Romano","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62416793043274,"sku":"HED02782","price":630.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED02782.jpg?v=1781905571"},{"product_id":"valpolicella-superiore-dal-forno-2009","title":"Valpolicella Superiore Dal Forno 2009","description":null,"brand":"Dal Forno Romano","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62416849731914,"sku":"HED98732","price":140.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED98732.jpg?v=1781905766"},{"product_id":"amarone-dal-forno-2004","title":"Amarone Dal Forno 2004","description":"Amarone Dal Forno 2004 reveals the meticulous craftsmanship of Romano Dal Forno. 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Located in the Val D’Illasi in the Veneto, the Dal Forno family have been making wine since 1983 and their estate spans 65 acres of vines. The estate`s 2026 Amarone is a blend of  60% Corvina, 20% Rondinella, 10% Croatina and 10% Oseleta, and is aged in a combination of French and American new oak for two years. \"The wine feels even richer, bolder and more concentrated in this classic vintage. That general intensity is applied to the tightly wound and firm tannins as well. The alcohol reading is 16.5%. This Amarone hits the market in 2023, but you`d do well to age it for another decade at least. Black fruit, baked plum, tobacco, soy sauce, grilled herb and sweet spice are generously folded into the wine`s full-bodied texture.\" Monica Larner, 2023","brand":"Dal Forno Romano","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62418213765450,"sku":"HED27203","price":255.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED27203.jpg?v=1781908332"},{"product_id":"valpolicella-superiore-dal-forno-magnum-2008","title":"Valpolicella Superiore Dal Forno Magnum 2008","description":null,"brand":"Dal Forno Romano","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62418586730826,"sku":"HED11304","price":215.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED11304.jpg?v=1781909760"},{"product_id":"amarone-dal-forno-1997","title":"Amarone Dal Forno 1997","description":"Dal Forno Amarone 1997 is a full-bodied, mature-vintage red wine produced from partially air-dried grapes in the Amarone appellation of Valpolicella, in the Verona district of northern Italy. 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