There’s a pretty elegance here accented by delicate tones of white cherry and wild blueberry, backed by soft shades of cola and spice. The wine is crisp and tight with balanced intensity overall. ——M.L.(12/1/2011)—— 87

The nice thing about Ripasso Secco Bertani is that it shows enormous harmony between its various parts. The nose is bigger, so to speak, with vibrant aromas of red fruit and soft spice. The mouthfeel, however, is tight and streamlined. ——M.L.(12/1/2011)—— 87

From the Valpantena subzone of Valpolicella, this is a well-balanced and easy-going Ripasso that opens with bright aromas of wild berry, forest floor, exotic spice and leather. It has a compact but fresh mouthfeel and would pair with a medium intensity meat dish such as rolled veal involtini with cheese and sage. ——M.L.(2/1/2011)—— 87

From the Valpantena area, or the easternmost stretch of the Valpolicella wine zone, comes this very approachable and well-priced Ripasso from the historic Bertani winery. Aromas here include bresaola, smoked bacon, ripe fruit, plums, prunes and mesquite wood. The wine is more subtle and elegant in the mouth and ends with a playful touch of cracked black pepper.——M.L.(12/1/2009)—— 87

This bright ripasso from Bertani is ripe with easy personality and charm. The wine has dry mineral notes with sun-dried fruit, prune and fig. The mouthfeel is textured and slightly grainy but the wine ends on a cleansing, fresh note. Imported by Palm Bay International.——M.L.(10/1/2009)—— 86