Romano Dal Forno, Valpolicella Superiore other_regions_italy The 2015 Le Petit Mouton

The 2015 Le Petit Mouton feels a little closed on the nose

honeyed gold fruits and smoked earth

This is very classy juice that should basically age for as long as anyone would reasonably like

with excellent length

focused palate

Romano Dal Forno, Valpolicella Superiore other_regions_italy The 2015 Le Petit MoutonA dark, super ripe wine, the 2008 Valpolicella Superiore is fabulous in this vintage. Smoke, tar, incense, licorice and blackberry jam hit the palate in a massive, intense Valpolicella loaded with class and personality. Even with all of the concentration, the 2008 is quite a bit less tannic than some recent vintages have been, which makes it accessible even today, especially if given a little air. There is a lot to admire in this drop dead gorgeous