The 2007 Valpolicella Ripasso offers up dark plums, chocolate and spices in a soft-textured style with a nice sense of inner sweetness. The wine is already somewhat forward in its aromas and flavors, so ideally it is best enjoyed over the near term. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2011 Corte Giara is a label owned by the Allegrini family. The wines are made from vineyards under long-term lease.A Leonardo Lo Cascio Selection, Winebow, Montvale, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620