Dal Forno Romano Monte Lodoletta Valpolicella Superiore 2017

Restrained dark bramble fruit and vibrant spiciness, with notes of cold coffee, earth and bay leaves. The attack is dense and velvety, with thick, ripe tannins that are a bit sandy. Ripe and full-bodied with crisp acidity and good length focused on graphite. Power and grace, with a restrained chocolate aftertaste. Drink or hold. Score – 95. (Aldo Fiordelli, jamessuckling.com, May 21, 2024)