Region: Veneto

Winery: Azienda Agricola Dal Forno Romano

Wine: Valpolicella Superiore DOC

Varietal: 70% Corvina and Corvina Grosso, 20% Rodinella, 5% Croatina, 5% Oseleta

Vintage: 2012

Description: Firm tannins frame blackberries, blueberries, violets and new leather in the Valpolicella. This is an especially structured, shut-down wine. Bittersweet chocolate, graphite and tar are layered into the authoritative finish.  A champion among wines!