Speri’s Vigneto Sant’Urbano is the kind of wine you’ll want to pair with pork ribs or Western barbecue. It opens with dark concentration and segues to aromas of dark chocolate, cherry liqueur, soapy rose petal and toasted almond. The wine finishes with a soft, smooth texture. ——M.L.(12/1/2011)—— 88

Valpolicella Vigneto Sant’Urbano offers very bright, albeit, one-dimensional aromas of red cherry and blueberry. The mouthfeel is crisp and smooth and the wine promises to pair with light meat or pasta. ——M.L.(2/1/2011)—— 86

The nose of this vineyard-designate wine made from partially dried grapes is slightly oak-driven, with aromas of spice and vanilla backed by black fruit preserves and mature berry. It would pair well with roasted meats or aged cheeses. ——M.L.(10/1/2009)—— 90