The 2021 La Ca' Növa Barbaresco is a great example of why this producer has become a favorite among Nebbiolo lovers. Located in the heart of Barbaresco, La Ca' Növa focuses on tradition and terroir. By producing wines that offer outstanding quality and reliability which often stands out from the competition. This wine is a blend of some of the most revered places in the Barbaresco region, and the 2021 vintage is an expression of its remarkable balance and purity. The nose greets you with lively aromas of red cherry, wild berry and rose, medium and delicate on the palate, coated with a touch of licorice. Earthy tone and a touch of tar. Smooth tannins and bright acidity, it brings freshness and vitality. The fruit is honest and elegant. The core of the mineral helps create beautiful, long-lasting results. La Ca' Nova adheres to traditional winemaking methods, such as fermentation in stainless steel and aging in large Slavonian oak barrels. To reveal the character of the Nebbiolo grape, the result is a wine that maintains Barbaresco's reputation for elegance and refinement, while providing structure and depth. It pairs well with classic Piedmontese dishes such as barbaresco tajarin al ragu (egg pasta with meat sauce), braised beef or mushroom risotto. Its accessible nature also makes it a good starting point for those exploring Nebbiolo for the first time. For those looking for authentic, land-driven Barbaresco without breaking the bank, the 2021 La Ca' Növa is an outstanding choice. This wine reflects the heart and soul of Barbaresco, made with precision and passion.
2021 La Ca’ Nova Barbaresco
La Ca’ Nova is a small, traditional family estate in Barbaresco, and an insider’s address for lovers of classic Piedmont. The Rocca family has farmed here for generations with a commitment to minimal intervention, and the winemaking is classically oriented: fermentation in stainless steel, aging in large Slavonian oak barrels, and patience.
The range is built around two of the appellation’s great crus. Montefico, from the Vigna Bric Mentina, is the more precise and lifted of the two: rose petal, cinnamon, white pepper and a chalky, saline texture, with racing tension in top years. Montestefano, often described as Barbaresco’s answer to Barolo, is darker and more powerful — black cherry, plum, licorice and formidable tannins that reward cellaring. The Barbaresco blends parcels in Ovello, Cole and Loreto into a red-fruited, mid-weight wine that is one of the best-value introductions to the appellation.
Vintage matters here. The 2019s marry energy and depth; the 2020s are open and in a good drinking window; the 2021s are the high point, with the Montestefano among the finest Barbarescos of the year; and in 2022 both crus stayed bright and focused despite the heat. The wines can seem restrained in youth but open into real depth and persistence.