Although it is tightly coiled

(86% tempranillo and 14% garnacha)

Dense ruby/purple-colored

serious and palate staining

The 2010 du Tertre soars out of the glass with blackberry

Romano Dal Forno, Valpolicella Superiore Vintage:2005 Although it is tightly coiledA 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