1988 Romano Dal Forno Recioto della Valpolicella

Community Tasting Notes (17) Avg Score: 93.6 points

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  10/10/2019 - dbg wrote:

  Cellared since release, perfect cork and fill. Dark red, minimal lightening at rim, opens fairly quickly with a forward nose of figs, chocolates dark fruits, moist earth. Great focus and body, mild-moderate sweetness, great balance, long smooth finish, hasn’t lost a step since the last one 6 years ago, and should keep going strong for another decade. Outstanding.

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  11/10/2017 - dcwino wrote: 99 Points

  2017 Villa d’Este Wine Symposium - Kelly and Kevin's excellent adventure; 11/9/2017-11/14/2017 (Villa D’este, Lake Como and Milan): As some of you may recall, Dal Forno wines were highly sought-after in the early 90s and this was the wine to chase. At youth, I was amazed by the balance despite 17% ABV. A quarter century later, it hasn’t budged much. Intense nose displaying chocolate dipped cherry, dry fig, wet tobacco, molasses, baking spices and dark caramel. Incredible concentration, layers upon layers of black fruit, unctuous yet pure and precise, silky and polished, strong acidity and the finish that resonates with tobacco and dry fig. This is a unique monumental wine. I am sensitive to alcohol but this shows none. Amazing experience as usual. Once again, not for everyone.

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  1/1/2016 - d'Artagnan wrote: 96 Points

  Il me semblait bon, mais un brin rustique le premier soir, la moitié du 375ml fut donc conservée pour le lendemain. 24 heures plus tard, il se montre nettement plus fin et équilibré.
  
  Beau nez de café et de dattes. La bouche est voluptueuse, bel alliage d'élégance et de gourmandise, avec un équilibre aérien. Un vin concentré et profond. Superbe! 96 pts

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  10/25/2015 - d'Artagnan wrote: 95 Points

  Nez fin et envoutant, fruit noir, épices. Un nectar très doux, velouté, gourmand mais d'une belle finesse, c'est superbement équilibré, on ne sent rien du 15% d'alcool. Magnifique. 94-95 pts

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  9/13/2015 - d'Artagnan wrote: 95 Points

  Intéressant de prendre le lendemain d'un Amabile '88 de Qintarelli et tout de suite après le Valpolicella Dal Forno 1996.
  
  Un nez de la même famille que le Valpolicella, avec ses notes chocolatées, de la mûre, des dattes. C'est ferrugineux, un peu comme la mélasse. La bouche est très veloutée, riche, voluptueuse, d'un équilibre superbe. C'est bien sûr sucré, mais élégant, savoureux et très maîtrisé, avec une belle longueur, un brin asséchante en finale. Un vin superbe, même si l'Amabile me paraissait un peu plus frais et complexe. 95 pts

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