Farina’s 2008 Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso is an attractive, feminine wine graced with red berries, crushed flowers, tobacco and sweet herbs. This, too, seems best suited to drinking over the near term. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2013. Importer: Banville & Jones Wine Merchants, New York, NY; tel. (204) 294-4899

This well-structured red exhibits creamy raspberry and blackberry fruit flavors spiced with loose tea leaf and cigar box notes, with a hint of dried thyme. Shows light tannins and juicy acidity set in an elegant frame. Drink now through 2014. 1,080 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Italy / Valpolicella Classico Select to Add