Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 4 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs4 yrs8 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

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: white flowers, fresh black cherry, cinnamon, nutmeg, pepper

Palate: soft tannin, clean red fruit

Medium ruby and lively when young, with a fragrant nose of delicate flowers, fresh black cherry and warm spice, then a medium-bodied, sapid and well-balanced palate with soft tannin and good acidity.

What it pairs with

  • Vegetable minestrone
    The estate lists soups, where the wine's low tannin does not clash with vegetables.
  • Pasta e fagioli
    Novaia recommends pasta; the acidity lifts a starchy Veneto bowl.
  • Roast chicken with sage
    White meat is the producer's own suggestion for this bottling.

History

Novaia's base Valpolicella comes from the Vaona family's certified organic hillside vineyards between 250 and 400 metres in Marano di Valpolicella, fermented with indigenous yeasts and kept in steel to preserve the fruit.

Facts

Producer
Novaia · visiting guide
Grapes
Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella
Classification
Valpolicella Classico DOC
Oak
Ten months in steel tanks and two months in bottle, no wood
Price
€12-18 at retail
Drinking window
1-4 from vintage
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED

Frequently asked about Novaia Valpolicella Classico

What does Novaia Valpolicella Classico taste like?

A medium ruby red, lively when young. The estate reports a fragrant nose with delicate, flowery and slightly fruity fresh black cherry scents, plus hints of cinnamon, nutmeg and pepper, and a medium-bodied, sapid, fresh and well-balanced palate with moderate alcohol, soft tannins and good acidity.

Is Novaia Valpolicella Classico organic?

Yes. Novaia's technical sheet labels it an organic wine, and the estate is certified organic across its range.

When should I drink Novaia Valpolicella Classico?

The estate says it is generally meant to be drunk young to appreciate the fragrance and integrity of the fruit, though it keeps its potential for a few years. Serve at 16 to 18 degrees Celsius.

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