2010 Dal Forno Valpolicella Superiore, Veneto, ItalyABOUT THIS WINE The 2010 Valpolicella Superiore is a utterly fascinating wine from Dal Forno in this vintage. Composed from 70% Corvina and Corvina Grossa, 20% Rondinella, 5% Croatina, 5% Oseleta, the selected grapes are then placed in plastic plateaux and are left to rest for 45 days in large open rooms, where an innovative ventilation system helps maintain an elevated and thorough air flow. After the racking process, the Valpolicella rests for a few

The 2019 is roughly 85% Marsanne and 15% Roussanne

in the art of winemaking

30% Mazuelo (Cariñena)

The estate vineyard is located behind the township of Oakbank

calcareous soils rich in micro-elements

the name deriving from the pelican that graces the crest of town of Arbois

Indigenous yeast only for fermentation

This combination gives Jory and Nekia soils special properties that are ideal for dry-farmed vines

The stony soils help to give a nice mineral underpinning

100% whole cluster made mostly in demi-muids

temperature controlled

After 18 to 24 months