A nice cold-weather red to cozy up with, this ripasso has a full body, silky tannins and a rich, complex bouquet with notes of dark plums and ripe berries.

Named after the Cesari family matriarch, Mara is vinified using the Valpolicella's exclusive Ripasso technique. Fresh wine was refermented on the Amarone.

Cesari - Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso Mara (750ml) available at Wayne Bottle King in Wayne, NJ

Cesari - Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso Mara (750ml) available at Livingston Bottle King in Livingston, NJ

"Intense red to purple color with very deep dark highlights. Aromas of dark overripe black cherries and chocolate notes. On the palate, you get sweet dark black cherries, ripe blueberries, and…

"Dark red, with purple reflections. Sophisticated aroma, forest fruits, morello cherry. Fine and complex. Rounded, full-bodied, well balanced, persistent." —winemaker. Blend: Corvina, Rondinella,…

Cesari - Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso Mara (750ml) available at Wayne Bottle King in Wayne, NJ

Tezza - Corte Majoli Valpolicella Ripasso 2020 (750ml) available at WineWorks in Marlton, NJ

Cesari - Mara Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso 2019 (750ml) available at WineWorks in Marlton, NJ

Named after the Cesari family matriarch, Mara is vinified using the Valpolicella's exclusive Ripasso technique. Fresh wine was refermented on the Amarone.

Santi - Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso Solane 2019 (750ml) available at Little Bros. Beverage Outlet in Flemington, NJ