This medium-bodied red shows lovely balance. Light, creamy tannins are layered with flavors of ripe cherry, sandalwood and tar-tinged mineral notes, with the sweet fruit lingering on the finish. Drink now through 2024. 25,000 cases made, 2,000 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Italy / Valpolicella Select to Add

Ripe and mouthfilling flavors of strawberry preserves and raspberry coulis are framed by silky tannins in this finely meshed, medium-bodied red. The fruit-forward profile is balanced by a savory touch of stemmy herb, fresh earth and softly tangy orange peel notes, ending with a creamy finish. Drink now through 2026. 18,000 cases made, 1,500 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Italy / Valpolicella Select to Add

The mid-weight Bertani 2017 Valpolicella Ripasso reveals lots of dark cherry and sweet plum, with some baked aromas of spice, grilled herb and scorched earth. This is a hot-vintage expression of Ripasso, a category of wine that relies heavily on sunny and dry growing conditions. It represents a second fermentation of fresh wine on the dried grape skins of Amarone, so it is only partially air-dried. This pretty bottle from the historic cellars of Bertani is rich and silky with good textural fiber.

Light, supple tannins edge the flavors of crushed black cherry, fig cake and bay leaf in this balanced, medium-bodied red. A hint of graphite lingers on the fresh finish. Drink now through 2023. 18,000 cases made, 1,120 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Italy / Valpolicella Select to Add

Pureed black cherry and mandarin orange zest flavors and spice and mocha accents are set in this creamy, light- to medium-bodied red. Features a fresh finish, with a hint of tobacco. Drink now through 2020. 150,000 cases made, 4,000 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Italy / Valpolicella Select to Add