Romano Dal Forno, Valpolicella Superiore other_regions_italy pencil lead and cardamom

pencil lead and cardamom

honeyed gold fruits and smoked earth

probably longer

The 2015 Le Petit Mouton feels a little closed on the nose

with excellent length

Romano Dal Forno, Valpolicella Superiore other_regions_italy pencil lead and cardamomA dark, super ripe wine, the 2008 Valpolicella Superiore is fabulous in this vintage. Smoke, tar, incense, licorice and blackberry jam hit the palate in a massive, intense Valpolicella loaded with class and personality. Even with all of the concentration, the 2008 is quite a bit less tannic than some recent vintages have been, which makes it accessible even today, especially if given a little air. There is a lot to admire in this drop dead gorgeous