February 2019

Novaia 2013 Corte Vaona (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico) 92POINTS https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/novaia-2013-corte-vaona-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/ Enticing aromas of violet, dark berry, leather and a balsamic note lead the nose. The juicy palate offers dried black cherry, licorice and black pepper alongside polished tannins and fresh acidity. Drink now–2027. DATE PUBLISHED 3/1/2019 KERIN O’KEEFE @kerinokeefe…

Novaia 2011 Le Balze Riserva (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico) 93POINTS  https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/novaia-2011-le-balze-riserva-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico/ This opens with aromas of violet, black-skinned berry, underbrush and a whiff of exotic spice. The firmly structured concentrated palate doles out dried black cherry, raspberry jam, clove and black pepper alongside fine-grained tannins. Drink now through 2029….