Dal Forno Romano Story
The Dal Forno family has been making wine since 1983. Established by Romano dal Forno, the winery is now run by his son Marco, with his father Romano always by his side as a guide. Located in Val D’Illasi, the estate has 34 hectares of vineyards, each planted with traditional indigenous varieties including Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Oseleta and Croatina. 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 Dal Fornos use traditional methods to grow the finest fruit and then employ modern techniques to produce the best wines — classic in expression and modern in purity. Dal Forno Romano is well-known for their world-class Valpolicella and Amarone.
History
Romano Dal Forno was born in 1957 in Capovilla, a few kilometers from Illasi, where his family has been managing and tending their vineyards for four generations now.
At the age of 22, having recently married Loretta, ...
Vineyards
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 loose, alluvial soils, meticulous pruning, and scrupulous viticultural techniques ensu...
Winemaking
In the summers, a green harvest is made, cutting the lower part of each bunch, which typically does not ripen as well as the upper part of the bunch.
The grape harvest is a time when the Dal Forno family gathers to wor...
Biographies
Dal Forno Romano
Dal Forno Romano Vineyard Beauty
The Beauty of the Dal Forno Romano Vineyards
Veneto
Framed by Venice’s canals, mountain peaks, and storybook charm, Veneto is one of Italy’s most prolific and diverse wine regions. With a mild continental climate and both alpine and maritime influences, it’s known for its variety, from the bright bubbles of Prosecco to the rich, full-bodied Amarone.
