Romano Dal Forno
Monte Lodoletta
Amarone della Valpolicella
2012
Vintage
Varietal
Corvina
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2020-2038), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2038, with a drinking horizon to 2046.
The ‘12 Monte Lodoletta.
Romano Dal Forno Monte Lodoletta 2012 is a Corvina from Amarone della Valpolicella, Italy.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Amarone Corvina should bring dark cherry, blackberry and dried fig, with a rich, warmly spiced aroma. The 2012 Monte Lodoletta is expected to feel broad and concentrated, its ripe fruit supported by firm tannins and ample acidity to keep the palate from losing its outline. Peak maturity lasts through 2038, with the wider window ending in 2046; cherry, cocoa and savory spice should echo on the finish.
The 2012 vintage
Romano Dal Forno's 2012 Monte Lodoletta is a Corvina from Amarone della Valpolicella, Italy.
About Romano Dal Forno
Romano Dal Forno's Monte Lodoletta is a Corvina from Amarone della Valpolicella, Italy.
Pairing suggestions
Cellared suggestions based on the wine and dish descriptions.
Braised beef short ribs with rosemary garlic jus
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Wild game stew with truffle mushroom polenta
The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Aged Tuscan pecorino with black cherry compote
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Romano Dal Forno Monte Lodoletta 2012?
Romano Dal Forno Monte Lodoletta 2012 is a Corvina from Amarone della Valpolicella, Italy.
When should Romano Dal Forno Monte Lodoletta 2012 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2018-2046. Within that arc, the peak window is 2020-2038. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Romano Dal Forno Monte Lodoletta 2012?
Pair this wine with Braised beef short ribs with rosemary garlic jus; Wild game stew with truffle mushroom polenta; or Aged Tuscan pecorino with black cherry compote.