The Winery
Dal Forno Romano
Iconic producer of Valpolicella, creator of Amarone of extraordinary power and concentration. Collector's wines among the most sought-after in Italy.
About Us
Our story
Dal Forno Romano is the most celebrated producer in Valpolicella, located in the hamlet of Cellore d'Illasi, in the eastern part of the denomination. Romano Dal Forno, a pupil of Giuseppe Quintarelli, has taken Amarone to unprecedented levels of concentration and complexity.
The approach is extreme: very low yields in the vineyard, prolonged drying of the grapes until March, slow fermentation and ageing in new French barriques. The result are wines of monumental power yet surprisingly balanced, capable of evolving for decades.
Production is extremely limited and demand is very high, making Dal Forno Romano's wines among the most sought-after and expensive in Italy. Today his son Marco works alongside his father in running the winery.
The Story
A journey through time
La prima vendemmia
Romano Dal Forno produce la sua prima annata di Amarone, iniziando un percorso che rivoluzionerà la Valpolicella. Il maestro Quintarelli è il suo mentore.
Riconoscimento mondiale
I vini di Dal Forno Romano raggiungono punteggi perfetti dalla critica internazionale. L'Amarone della cantina diventa uno dei vini italiani più ambiti.
La nuova cantina
Viene inaugurata la nuova cantina, progettata per ottimizzare ogni fase della produzione. Marco Dal Forno inizia ad affiancare il padre nella gestione.
Origin
The territory
Valpolicella
Climate
Sub-mediterraneo
Soil
Calcareo-dolomitico
Altitude
100-500 m s.l.m.
The Selection
The wines of Dal Forno Romano
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