{"product_id":"romano-dal-forno-amarone-2016-750ml","title":"Romano dal Forno Amarone - 2016 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmarone della Valpolicella DOCG 'Monte Lodoletta' differs from the Valpolicella Superiore DOC 'Monte Lodoletta' in three key ways. First, its drying period lasts three months rather than one and a half. Second, following company philosophy, Amarone uses only grapes from vineyards over ten years old. Third, the grapes come from the estate's most premium vineyards, selected for their superior soil and climate conditions. Apart from these distinctions, both wines share similar production and maturation methods. However, Amarone stands apart from its younger sibling with its greater power and elegance. It demonstrates superior complexity, depth, and persistence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"mt-3xs header-3 font-serif\"\u003eDecanter | 98 Points\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Released after the 2017 vintage, because it was decided that this dense, concentrated vintage would benefit from more time in the bottle, the 2016 is fuller and broader in the shoulders compared to the 2017 Amarone. There's more of everything – body, concentration, tannic presence, richness, spiciness...And while there's a reductive note of petrichor, its aromatics still soar, carrying wafts of wild black fruits and balsam out of the glass. Enticing already, its future looks very bright indeed.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite class=\"not-italic label mt-xs inline-block\"\u003e— James Button, November 2023\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003ccite class=\"not-italic label mt-xs inline-block\"\u003e\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"mt-3xs header-3 font-serif\"\u003eWine Enthusiast | 97 Points\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"As this wine is poured, you can sense the care and meticulous work that went into its craft. Aromas of plum and blackberries merge with clove, anise and licorice roots, as sweet tobacco notes waft by. Bold, firm and structured, the palate is a statement. Driven now by dark fruit flavors, it will evolve into a more savory and spice-filled room as it ages.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccite class=\"not-italic label mt-xs inline-block\"\u003e— Jeff Porter, December 2024\u003c\/cite\u003e\n\n\u003ch5 class=\"mt-3xs header-3 font-serif\"\u003eWine Advocate | 95 Points\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"This wine is made with special vacuum technology that prevents contact with oxygen. The Dal Forno Romano 2016 Amarone della Valpolicella Monte Lodoletta has developed nicely over the years to show savory smoky notes and a mineral tone of crushed stone or aspirin. This is a thickly concentrated effort with enormous volume and richness. The wood is elegantly integrated, although the tannins remain astringent. Those still need to be tamed (as much as is possible) with more time in bottle.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccite class=\"not-italic label mt-xs inline-block\"\u003e— Monica Larner, December 2024\u003c\/cite\u003e","brand":"Breakthru Beverage","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":47809402208419,"sku":"DalFornoAmaron16","price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/4104\/0803\/files\/DF_NV_Amarone_BTL_49bd2bc9-0a80-40f5-95c2-bd3f9c4e3538.png?v=1782427411","url":"https:\/\/cellar.com\/products\/romano-dal-forno-amarone-2016-750ml","provider":"Cellar.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}