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The Veneto, located in the north-east of Italy, is about five million population, ranking fifth in Italy.<\/p>\n
It is a very touristic area, mainly to Venice but also Verona.<\/p>\n
It is also a region that contributes a significant percentage of the country\u2019s total wine industry.<\/p>\n
Soave, Valpolicella or Amarone, are produced there. The super trendy sparkling wine Prosecco has its origins and its best expression in the Veneto.<\/p>\n
Much of Italy\u2019s Pinot grigio hails from the Veneto, where the crisp and refreshing style is easy to maintain.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”15212″ img_size=”400×200″ alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
The Dal Forno family has been making wine since 1983.<\/p>\n
Located in Val D\u2019Illasi, the estate consists of 26 hectares of vines planted to traditional indigenous varieties of Corvina, Corvinone, Rodinella, Oseleta, and Croatina.<\/p>\n
The estate vineyards and farm are located where the slopes begin to rise toward the mountains and sit 300 meters above sea level.<\/p>\n
The loose, alluvial soils, meticulous pruning and scrupulous viticultural techniques ensure remarkable-quality grapes.<\/p>\n
The Dal Fornos use traditional methods to grow the finest fruit, and then employ modern techniques to produce the best wines \u2013 classic in expression and modern in purity.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
“There is a massive amount of pleasure to be found in the 2012 Amarone della Valpolicella Monte Lodoletta. It blends elegance with power while contrasting rich dark fruits against sweet herbal tones and spices to create a seductive expression from start to finish. Cherry and plum sauce, lavender, mint and sage can all be found upon first pour, yet it\u2019s the developing notes of rum cake, mocha and licorice that complete the picture perfectly. This is velvety and pliant in texture yet not weighty, all balanced by juicy acids, tart fruits and just a hint of grippy tannins…” – Vinous, 96 Points<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Grape:<\/strong> 60% Corvina, 20% Rondinella, 10% Oseleta, 10% Croatina.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":15388,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"yoast_head":"\n