Cesari Mara Vapolicella Superiore Ripasso 2011 (WA)

Starting off on the right foot, the 2011 Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore Mara is 75% Corvina, 20% Rondinella and 5% Molinara. At this price point, it is a great value buy. The wine makes a perfect introduction to those who might not be familiar with Ripasso. It shows enormous richness and intensity with tones of black fruit, prune, Maraschino cherry, mesquite and smoke. Mara is aged in large oak cask (80%) for 12 months and 20% in tonneaux. Pair it with barbecued pork ribs. Drink 2013-2018.