Novaia Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG Corte Vaona is a red wine made from a blend of Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, and other native grapes; farming is certified organic.
Vinification: manual picking of carefully selected grapes last week of September; grapes to be dried naturally in a traditional "fruttaio" (drying room at 400 m a.s.l.) for about 100 days. Destemming and soft crushing of grapes during winter; fermentation at controlled temperature in oak truncated-cone vats for at least 30 days. Aged 24 months in wooden barrels, 8 months in the bottle.
A deep garnet red colour. On the nose it has an intense aroma with evident hints of black cherries and cherries, with peculiar notes given by the drying process. The presence of spicy scents of dark chocolate and tobacco is characteristic as well as the appearance of “goudron” notes due to ageing. On the palate, it is a generous, velvety and persistent, highly-extracted wine with a well-balanced alcohol content and a particularly intense mineral hint, typical of this wine.
If stored properly, this wine is likely to age well up to 10 years and more. It is recommended to store bottles horizontally in a cool and dark place with constant humidity and temperature.
PAIRING SUGGESTIONS: Rich dishes, grilled, roasted, braised red meats, game, extra mature cheeses. Great wine for meditation.