2016 Zenato "Ripassa" Valpolicella Ripasso Classico (375ml Bottle)

92 Points from Wine Spectator: "This rich, medium- to full-bodied red ripples with ripe black raspberry and blackberry fruit, layered with fine-grained tannins and accents of dried lavender, fig cake and ground anise. It's fresh and focused, with a tang of minerally iron and smoke on the finish. Drink now through 2028. 15,000 cases made, 7,000 cases imported." (5/31/21)

91 Points Vinous: "Black raspberries, sweet violets, tobacco and hints of licorice form a dazzling bouquet on the 2016 Valpolicella Superiore Ripassa. This is silky-smooth with a dark fruit persona that’s beautifully lifted by salty acids and minerals, which create a juicy expression. It’s persistent and balanced, leaving the palate aching for more, as hints of nuanced tannins and tart wild berries create a slightly grippy finale. What a beautiful wine and - dare I use the term? - “Baby Amarone.”" (1/2021)