Dal Forno Romano Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Monte Lodoletta 2016 750mL

Dal Forno’s Monte Lodoletta Amarone concentrates dark fruit and spice in a powerful, densely textured red. Firm tannins and fresh acidity support its richness, making this a wine for a substantial meal or patient cellaring.

Key details

• Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
• Veneto, Italy
• 750 mL
• Sugar Level: Dry
• Body: Full-bodied

Flavor profile

Dark bramble fruit, plum and cherry with clove, graphite and cocoa notes. Rich fruit is framed by assertive tannins.

Cellaring & drinking window

Decanter gives a 2025–2055 drinking window, while Wine Spectator suggests 2027–2040. These differing estimates support patient cellaring, with a first bottle useful for judging the tannins. This is guidance for a well-stored bottle, not an expiry date; storage history and personal taste affect when to open it. Store unopened in darkness at a stable temperature around 55°F (13°C), away from vibration; keep natural-cork bottles on their side.

Pairing & serving

Serve at 60–65°F with braised beef or aged hard cheese. Taste first and allow an extended decant if still tightly wound, checking its progress rather than fixing a time.

After opening & when to enjoy

Recork and refrigerate upright after opening. A developed bottle may show best on the day it is opened; taste again the next day before keeping it longer. Let each pour warm slightly before serving.

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Alcohol

16.5% ABV (33 proof).