The 2009 Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore is a tight and linear wine that would pair with simple roast meats and garlic potatoes. This is an essentially food-friendly expression with a point of acidity that is backed by dark vanilla stick, cherry, dried earth and spice. Mild tannins give it some structure but the wine is soft and velvety overall. Some 120,000 bottles are produced annually. Drink 2013-2018. Rocca Sveva is the top-shelf line from Soave powerhouse cooperative Cantina di Soave. Importer: Mionetto USA/MWimportsUSA, www.mwimportsusa.com