WINERYThe Dal Forno family has been making wine since 1983. Located in Val D’Illasi, the estate consists of 65 acres of vines planted to traditional indigenous varieties of Corvina, Corvinone, Rodinella, Oseleta, and Croatina.

WINE From September 10 – October 22, the finest bunches of grapes are selected, after which a meticulous manual control is carried out to eliminate all grapes that do not meet the standards required. The selected grapes are then placed in a plastic plateau and are left to rest for 90 days in large open rooms.

The estate vineyards and farm are located where the slopes begin to rise toward the mountains and sit 1,000 feet above sea level.

The 2016 vintage stands out as one of the best of the century. This is largely due to ideal rainfall and temperature conditions. However, our yield was limited due to a severe hailstorm in May 2015. Despite some seasonal challenges, the quality of the grapes was excellent. The summer provided favorable weather conditions, with no extreme temperatures or lack of rain, allowing the vineyard to develop without stress and the grapes to ripen perfectly. The harvest was conducted under good weather conditions, ensuring the grapes were in perfect health.

In temperature-controlled steel tanks (around 28 degrees), equipped with a sophisticated computerized system that allows automatic punching-down over a period of around 15 days, including the final two days of maceration.

Subtle aromatic hints, that range from black cherry, blueberry to chocolate, anticipate the opulent expression of mature fruit that flows into the mouth with inadvertent persistence. Nuances of truffle, tobacco and new leather wrap around the finish.