Montresor Capitel della Crosara, Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore DOP (Italy)

The Capitel della Crosara vineyard lies in the heart of the Valpolicella region and gives its name to Montresor's top Amarone and Ripasso. This is an excellent example with bright, fresh cherry fruit.

A warm, inviting, richly fruity nose, with aromas of fresh morello cherry, ripe plum and hints of dried fruits. The palate is similarly full-flavoured with concentrated, crunchy black cherry, brown spice and vanilla notes and a hint of liquorice. The long finish has the classic bitter cherry fruit finish typical of ripasso.

Try with lamb shank, calf's liver or a mushroom pasta dish. Hard cheeses would also suit.