Romano Dal Forno: Amarone della Valpolicella Monte Lodoletta 2008

Romano Dal Forno: Amarone della Valpolicella Monte Lodoletta 2008

Begrænset

Til vinbonden

97–98
100
2
Corvina 60%, Rondinella 20%, Croatina 10%, Osoletta 10%
5
rød, tør
Modnet
16,5% Vol.
Modenhed til at drikke: 2019–2045
Pakket ind i: 3-delt OHK
9
voluminøs og kraftfuld
rig på tanniner
frugt-orienteret
3
Lobenberg: 97–98/100
Galloni: 98/100
Suckling: 97/100
Parker: 96/100
Jane Anson: 96/100
Jancis Robinson: 18/20
6
Italien, Veneto
7
Allergener: Sulfitter,
lobenberg

Heiner Lobenberg om:
Amarone della Valpolicella Monte Lodoletta 2008

97–98
/100

"Man skal virkelig prøve det for at tro på det." Hvor ofte læser du denne sætning? Trøst dig selv. Du har lyst til at skrive den meget oftere, end du får lov til. Og når du har brugt den igen, indhenter din dårlige samvittighed dig straks. Ikke desto mindre: "Man skal virkelig have prøvet det for at tro på det." Sjældent har denne forbudte sætning været mere sand end med dette produkt af italiensk storladenhed. Hvordan kunne nogen få den idé at tørre røde druer, så de mister 50 % af deres væske, for at lave tør vin af dem? Det er svært at forestille sig, hvor meget omhu og omhyggelighed der er involveret i denne lidenskab - der er ingen anden måde at beskrive Romano Dal Fornos arbejde på. Romano Dal Forno er den mest omhyggelige vinproducent i verden. Hans kælder holdes næsten manisk ren. Produktet, i dette tilfælde Amarone, er ikke af denne verden. Denne vin er på et helt andet niveau end det, man forstår ved rødvin eller endda Amarone. Præcisionen er som en blåstempling. Vinen afslører sig selv på ny for hver slurk. Alt er konstant i bevægelse, alt ændrer sig. Men vinen forbliver altid sig selv. Fuld af uimodståelig frugt og kraft, utrolig frisk i sin store syre, saftig frugt, men alt sammen pakket ind i denne utroligt bløde og fede tannin. Men pas på! Masser af gåsehud og våde øjne til at starte med! 97-98/100

98
/100

Galloni om: Amarone della Valpolicella Monte Lodoletta

The 2008 Amarone della Valpolicella is compelling. With a little air, the tannins begin to soften, releasing a myriad of intense dark aromas and flavors. Bittersweet chocolate, cloves, violets, plums and blackberry jam cover every inch of the palate in a stunning, headspinning Amarone that captures all of the best qualities of the year. When Romano Dal Forno's wines are on, there is nothing quite like them, and that is certainly the case here. If opened young, the 2008 needs a little air. Actually, a lot of air. 98/100

97
/100

Suckling om: Amarone della Valpolicella Monte Lodoletta

Wonderful aromas of rose petal, blackberry, sugared walnut and hints of sea salt. Full body, ultra-fine tannins and a warm, enticing palate with dried fruits, blackberry, black olive and freshly cracked slate. Fabulous Amarone. 97/100

96
/100

Parker om: Amarone della Valpolicella Monte Lodoletta

Production was skipped over in 2007 due to extreme hail damage. The fruit that would normally be destined to Amarone went to the lower tier Valpolicella Superiore instead. The 2008 Amarone della Valpolicella Monte Lodoletta marks a return to a slightly cooler vintage with a longer growing season slowed down during the summer's moderate temperatures. Indeed, harvest was wrapped up during the first days of November. The blend is mostly Corvina, at about 60%, with smaller parts Corvinone, Rondinella, Croatina and Oseleta. The new Dal Forno winery was finished in 2008, complete with the unique vacuum-sealed fermentation tasks that help to avoid any intrusive oxygen during winemaking. Indeed, this wine is balanced and elegant with fruit that is still crunchy and very much alive. The tannins are firm and nicely integrated into the wine's thick, fleshy consistency. This vintage is characterized by a very elegant and graceful approach, which must be taken into context given the enormity of a wine of this caliber. Happily, there is no doubt that this vintage should still evolve steadily over time. 96/100

96
/100

Jane Anson om: Amarone della Valpolicella Monte Lodoletta

Unusual to see a library release of a 15 year old Amarone, and it's great to see the extra decade smoothing out the bittersweet angles of this wine style, softening them into curves. Expect an inky colour, plenty of smoke, tar, grilled toast, liqourice, Christmas pudding, bitter chocolate, blackcurrant and cloves. This remains tight and powerful but there is an underlying caress to the structure that makes for a pretty electrifying combination. 34ha etate; owned by Romano dal Forno, winemaker Romano and Marco Dal Forno. Make sure you give this some time in a carafe. 96/100

18
/20

Jancis Robinson om: Amarone della Valpolicella Monte Lodoletta

Impenetrable dark lustrous ruby. Like the 2008 Valpolicella but exponentially augmented: chalky dense fruit and succulent acidity. Muscular tannins. Long, intense and wonderfully composed at the same time in spite of its 16.5% (!). 18/20

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Romano Dal Forno har været en af de bedste vinproducenter i verden i mange år nu og har kultstatus overalt. Allegrini og Tedeschi er meget drikkelige, frugtagtige Amarone-vine af højeste kaliber.

Amarone della Valpolicella Monte Lodoletta 2008