Balanced and fresh, this medium-bodied version offers light, dusty tannins and a well-knit range of crushed black cherry, fig cake and spice flavors. A subtle streak of tar-tinged smoke lingers on the finish. Drink now through 2023. 3,000 cases made, 500 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Italy / Valpolicella Classico Select to Add

This supple, medium-bodied red is aromatic, with accents of dried thyme, spice box and violet, showing light tannins and flavors of damson plum preserves and pureed black raspberry. Balanced, with a subtle finish. Drink now through 2020. 3,000 cases made, 500 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Italy / Valpolicella Classico Select to Add

The flavors of sappy black cherry puree, dried herb, spice and cocoa powder show good concentration. This is light- to medium-bodied and elegant overall. Drink now through 2017. 3,000 cases made, 500 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Italy / Valpolicella Classico Select to Add

The 2011 Valpolicella Classico Superiore Caterina Zardini is loaded tight with modern touches of exotic spice, chocolate, crushed peppercorn, dried cherry and fragrant Spanish cedar wood. The international style adopted here makes this wine soft and approachable. I’d suggest a pairing with heavy foods such as steak in creamy green pepper sauce. There’s enough acidity and alcohol to keep the palate clean. Drink 2014-2018. The Giuseppe Campagnola brand has existed since 1907 and has seen five generations at the helm of its winemaking operations. Today, the estate buys fruit from more than 50 growers who collectively farm 80 hectares in the area, 30 of which are located in Valpolicella. The Campagnola brand refers to various wines made in the Verona area and the Caterina Zardini brand is specifically for wines made in Valpolicella. Importer: Superiore Wines, www.superiorewineselections.com

Earth and mineral notes bolster flavors of raspberry ganache, macerated cherry and plum, smoke and spice box in this lightly tannic, balanced red. Drink now through 2017. 3,000 cases made, 500 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Italy / Valpolicella Classico Select to Add