The 2011 Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore Capitel San Rocco is a dark and earthy expression that is packed tight with dried cherry, blackberry jam, leather, tobacco and black resin or tar. Generous sweetness fills the palate with more dark spice and cigar smoke on the close. You could try pairing this bold red with breaded veal cutlets alla milanese. Drink 2014-2018. Importer: Dreyfus Ashby & Co., www.dreyfusashby.com