The 2008 Valpolicella Superiore hails from the famed Monte Lodoletta cru and immediately struts its stuff: It opens to huge intensity, an inky appearance.

Winemaker Notes\r\n\r\nPungent nose of violets, amarena cherries, dried figs and lightly charred oak. Some toffee notes emerge with air, together with more pressed flowers. Not so much full-bodied as…

Romano Dal Forno - Valpolicella Superiore 2018 (750ml) available at WineWorks in Marlton, NJ

Romano Dal Forno - Valpolicella Superiore 2017 available at Gillette Wine & Spirits in West Hartford, CT

Romano Dal Forno - Valpolicella Superiore 2017 (750ml) available at Harry's Wine & Liquor Market in Fairfield, CT

Spring began with 20 days of sub-normal temperaures, followed by soaring temperatures at the end of April. Heavy rains were common in the mountain and hillsides.

Spring began with 20 days of sub-normal temperaures, followed by soaring temperatures at the end of April. Heavy rains were common in the mountain and hillsides.

Eric Guido writes: With the 2016 still being held for release down the road as it slowly comes into focus, today it's the 2017 Amarone della Valpolicella Monte Lodoletta that is being released into…

Spring began with 20 days of sub-normal temperaures, followed by soaring temperatures at the end of April. Heavy rains were common in the mountain and hillsides.

2012 was quite a good vintage. Excellent weather conditions persisted throughout the summertime, with high peaks of temperature but good rainfalls, allowing a consistent maturation of grapes.…

(93 Points) The 2011 Valpolicella Superiore Monte Lodoletta is a darkly concentrated but carefully balanced expression that only the most expert vintner can pull off with success. Consider that the…

(93 Points) A compact, focused red, this presents pretty violet, medicinal herb and anise notes on the nose as it slowly expands -- flavors that are more subdued at first on the palate. This is…

(95 Points) The 2010 Valpolicella Superiore Monte Lodoletta is more precise and focused compared to the 2011 edition that I tasted at the estate at the same time. This was not an easy vintage in…

The Dal Forno family has been making wine since 1983. Located in Val D'Illasi, the estate consists of 65 acres of vines planted to traditional indigenous.