1997 Dal Forno Romano Amarone della Valpolicella 750ml

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1997 Dal Forno Romano Amarone della Valpolicella 750ml

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HK$5,417

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WA99
DC97
DE97
JS96
WS95

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Color/Type
Red
Producer
Dal Forno Romano
Style
Varietal/Spirit
Corvina Based Blend
Country
Italy
Pairings
Vintage
1997
Region/Category
Veneto
Subregion
Amarone della Valpolicella
Size
750ml
JK        WS 95       BH        ST        WA 99       AG        JR        JG        VINOUS        IWC        RJ       
Reviews & Scores
This part of Italy suffered from the same poor weather as much of Europe in 1997, experiencing hailstorms in July. Despite this, it produced some excellent wines. This example is dark-fruited, with very fine grip and incisive acidity. Aromatic plum and raspberry edging helps to lift this monolith, which is textural to the core and simply absorbs the 17.5% alcohol like a sponge. It perhaps just needs more time for the drying wood and tannins on the finish to resolve.
DE97March 2018
This shows so much fruit with licorice and graphite undertones. Full and round with velvety tannins and a long, long finish. A great wine. Drink now. 
JS96April 2015
The outrageous 1997 Amarone (17.5% alcohol) was aged 28 months in 100% new French oak. An inky/purple color is followed by sumptuous aromas of blueberry liqueur intermixed with truffle, graphite, camphor, and vanilla scents. This remarkable offering is immensely full-bodied and super-concentrated, with great purity, symmetry, and length. It is the stuff of legends! How long will it last? Who knows? Certainly this wine is capable of evolving for 15-20 years.
WA99December 2002
This part of Italy suffered from the same poor weather as much of Europe in 1997, experiencing hailstorms in July. Despite this, it produced some excellent wines. This example is dark-fruited, with very fine grip and incisive acidity. Aromatic plum and raspberry edging helps to lift this monolith, which is textural to the core and simply absorbs the 17.5% alcohol like a sponge. It perhaps just needs more time for the drying wood and tannins on the finish to resolve.
DC97
 Dark color. Superpowerful aromas of dark chocolate, blackberry jam and spices from cloves to cinnamon. Full-bodied, with ultravelvety tannins. This juicy and superfruity, with beautiful balance and length. Youthful and beautiful. Classy wine.--1997 Italian blind retrospective. Best after 2010. 
WS95

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Weight 4 lbs
Dimensions 6 × 6 × 16 in
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95
Rating DC

97
Rating WA

99
Best Score

99

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