Novaia Valpolicella Classico Superiore I Cantoni DOC 2021 Rated 94JS

James Suckling Review
Rated 94
A bright, fruity wine with red currants, red cherries, black pepper, bay leaves and leather on the nose. Medium-bodied, it displays good if not outstanding weight for a Valpolicella, with velvety tannins and crisp acidity. The finish shows spices and savoriness. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.

Novaia Valpolicella Classico Superiore "I Cantoni" DOC 2021 - Organic Red Wine

Elegant. Volcanic. Artisan-crafted from Valpolicella Classica.
The 2021 "I Cantoni" Valpolicella Classico Superiore from Novaia is a single-vineyard, organically farmed red wine grown at 400 meters in the heart of Valpolicella Classica. Produced from Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella grapes, this wine undergoes a light drying process and is aged 18 months in oak barrels, delivering depth, structure, and savory finesse.

• Appellation: Valpolicella DOC Classico Superiore
• Vineyard: "I Cantoni" Cru - Marano di Valpolicella
• Elevation: 400 meters
• Soil: Volcanic with limestone layers
• Grapes: 50% Corvina, 30% Corvinone, 20% Rondinella
• Farming: Certified Organic
• Harvest: Late September, manual picking
• Vinification: Indigenous yeasts, oak vat fermentation, malolactic in wood
• Aging: 18 months in oak barrels + 4 months in bottle
• ABV: 14%

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Ripe cherry, blackberry, black pepper, cocoa, and dried rose.
Palate: Full-bodied and smooth with soft tannins, savory minerality, and persistent freshness.
Finish: Long and balanced with spice, forest floor, and dried fruit complexity.

Why You'll Love It

• Single-vineyard wine from volcanic soils in Valpolicella Classica
• Organic farming and traditional winemaking with indigenous yeasts
• Elegant structure and savory depth from light grape drying and oak aging
• Perfect for pairing with truffle risotto, braised meats, aged cheeses, or pici pasta with goose sauce

Novaia "I Cantoni" 2021 is a terroir-driven Valpolicella Superiore that blends tradition, altitude, and volcanic minerality - ideal for collectors and lovers of elegant Northern Italian reds.