Region: Marano di Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy (Valpolicella Classico DOC)
Grapes: Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Molinara (indigenous Veronese varieties)
Body: Light to medium
Notes: Fresh and lively. Sour cherry, red plum, dried violets, and a hint of bitter almond with a clean, spicy finish. Valpolicella the way it was meant to be — light, bright, and completely addictive.
Pairing: Pasta al pomodoro, grilled sausages, pizza, roasted chicken, or a good antipasto spread.
Novaia Valpolicella Classico is produced by the Vaona family at their certified organic estate in Marano di Valpolicella, one of the five historic valleys of the Valpolicella Classico zone in the Veneto. A fourth-generation family winery, Novaia farms its terraced hillside vineyards — planted on limestone and clay soils at 300–400 meters elevation — without synthetic treatments, earning organic certification and a devoted following among natural wine lovers worldwide. The Valpolicella Classico is made in the traditional ripasso-free style: whole-cluster fermentation with indigenous yeasts, short maceration on the skins to preserve freshness, and aging in large Slavonian oak casks for gentle integration. This is the antithesis of extracted, over-oaked Amarone territory — pure, food-driven, and built for the table. A benchmark example of what authentic Valpolicella Classico tastes like from a family that has never stopped believing in it.
Grapes: Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Molinara (indigenous Veronese varieties)
Body: Light to medium
Notes: Fresh and lively. Sour cherry, red plum, dried violets, and a hint of bitter almond with a clean, spicy finish. Valpolicella the way it was meant to be — light, bright, and completely addictive.
Pairing: Pasta al pomodoro, grilled sausages, pizza, roasted chicken, or a good antipasto spread.
Novaia Valpolicella Classico is produced by the Vaona family at their certified organic estate in Marano di Valpolicella, one of the five historic valleys of the Valpolicella Classico zone in the Veneto. A fourth-generation family winery, Novaia farms its terraced hillside vineyards — planted on limestone and clay soils at 300–400 meters elevation — without synthetic treatments, earning organic certification and a devoted following among natural wine lovers worldwide. The Valpolicella Classico is made in the traditional ripasso-free style: whole-cluster fermentation with indigenous yeasts, short maceration on the skins to preserve freshness, and aging in large Slavonian oak casks for gentle integration. This is the antithesis of extracted, over-oaked Amarone territory — pure, food-driven, and built for the table. A benchmark example of what authentic Valpolicella Classico tastes like from a family that has never stopped believing in it.
Region: Marano di Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy (Valpolicella Classico DOC)
Grapes: Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Molinara (indigenous Veronese varieties)
Body: Light to medium
Notes: Fresh and lively. Sour cherry, red plum, dried violets, and a hint of bitter almond with a clean, spicy finish. Valpolicella the way it was meant to be — light, bright, and completely addictive.
Pairing: Pasta al pomodoro, grilled sausages, pizza, roasted chicken, or a good antipasto spread.
Novaia Valpolicella Classico is produced by the Vaona family at their certified organic estate in Marano di Valpolicella, one of the five historic valleys of the Valpolicella Classico zone in the Veneto. A fourth-generation family winery, Novaia farms its terraced hillside vineyards — planted on limestone and clay soils at 300–400 meters elevation — without synthetic treatments, earning organic certification and a devoted following among natural wine lovers worldwide. The Valpolicella Classico is made in the traditional ripasso-free style: whole-cluster fermentation with indigenous yeasts, short maceration on the skins to preserve freshness, and aging in large Slavonian oak casks for gentle integration. This is the antithesis of extracted, over-oaked Amarone territory — pure, food-driven, and built for the table. A benchmark example of what authentic Valpolicella Classico tastes like from a family that has never stopped believing in it.
Grapes: Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Molinara (indigenous Veronese varieties)
Body: Light to medium
Notes: Fresh and lively. Sour cherry, red plum, dried violets, and a hint of bitter almond with a clean, spicy finish. Valpolicella the way it was meant to be — light, bright, and completely addictive.
Pairing: Pasta al pomodoro, grilled sausages, pizza, roasted chicken, or a good antipasto spread.
Novaia Valpolicella Classico is produced by the Vaona family at their certified organic estate in Marano di Valpolicella, one of the five historic valleys of the Valpolicella Classico zone in the Veneto. A fourth-generation family winery, Novaia farms its terraced hillside vineyards — planted on limestone and clay soils at 300–400 meters elevation — without synthetic treatments, earning organic certification and a devoted following among natural wine lovers worldwide. The Valpolicella Classico is made in the traditional ripasso-free style: whole-cluster fermentation with indigenous yeasts, short maceration on the skins to preserve freshness, and aging in large Slavonian oak casks for gentle integration. This is the antithesis of extracted, over-oaked Amarone territory — pure, food-driven, and built for the table. A benchmark example of what authentic Valpolicella Classico tastes like from a family that has never stopped believing in it.
What is natural wine?
Natural wine is wine made with minimal intervention from the winemaker, using organically or biodynamically grown grapes and without the addition of chemicals or additives such as sulfites. The result is a wine that is unique, expressive, and often has a more complex and nuanced flavor profile than conventional wines. Natural wine is also often associated with sustainable and ethical farming practices, making it a popular choice for those interested in environmentally friendly and socially responsible products.