Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninmedium
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: spice, dried-grape notes from the second fermentation

Palate: evolved tannin, structured red fruit

Deep ruby with an intense, clear aroma of spice and the particular notes given by refermenting on Amarone skins, then a full-bodied, structured, sapid and persistent palate with evolved tannins.

What it pairs with

  • Tagliatelle with meat ragu
    The estate names tasty first courses, which the ripasso weight can carry.
  • Boiled meats with salsa verde
    Novaia lists boiled red meats, a Veneto habit the wine's acidity supports.
  • Medium-aged Asiago
    The producer suggests medium-aged cheeses for this bottling.

History

Novaia describes Ripasso as a traditional technique of refermenting the September Valpolicella on the alcohol- and sugar-rich skins of the Recioto and Amarone made in January. The estate's version is certified organic and spends a year in wood.

Facts

Producer
Novaia · visiting guide
Grapes
Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella
Classification
Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore DOC
Oak
Twelve months in wooden barrels and four months in bottle after the second fermentation on Amarone and Recioto skins
Price
€16-24 at retail
Drinking window
2-8 from vintage
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED

Frequently asked about Novaia Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore

How is Novaia Valpolicella Ripasso made?

The estate referments its September Valpolicella on the grape skins of the Recioto and Amarone produced in January, then ages the wine twelve months in wooden barrels and four months in bottle.

What does Novaia Ripasso taste like?

Deep ruby, with an intense and clear aroma of spices plus the peculiar notes given by the second fermentation on Amarone skins. On the palate good alcohol, medium-low acidity and evolved tannins in a full-bodied, structured, sapid and well-balanced wine.

When should I drink Novaia Ripasso?

The estate says it will age well for seven to eight years if stored properly. Serve at 18 degrees Celsius and decant before serving.

Tags

corvina corvinone dry full body medium acid medium tannin medium term mood rustic mood savoury occasion dinner party occasion weeknight occasion winter old world organic pairs with aged cheese pairs with pasta red sauce pairs with red meat price trade up rondinella still red

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