Medicinal black cherries and savory herbs introduce the 2020 Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso I Progni. This is round and soft textured, with spicy wild berry fruits. It finishes with medium length, youthfully tense, leaving the mouth watering.

A producer that has made outstanding wines in the past. On this occasion, however, this richer expression stumbles into the territory of hung meat and barnyard. The tannins are drying across the finish with a metallic note to conclude. Oxygen over time won't do this any favors. I'd drink it up. Drink now.