Tooty Frooty

9.4

Galet mjuk röding. Caleks bästa. #caves — 4 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.2

Bella Novello – Cabernet Sauvignon – Vintage 2023
Napa Valley, California, USA 🇺🇸

Overview
A tribute wine named after Teresa Novello, this Cabernet Sauvignon carries the elegance of heritage with the power of Napa terroir. Crafted in limited production (just 850 cases), Bella Novello is youthful yet already expressive, shaped by winemaking that blends Italian finesse with Napa Valley boldness.

Aromas & Flavors
Aromas of blackcurrant, ripe plum, and blackberry intertwine with cedar, graphite, and touches of dried violet. Subtle hints of mocha and spice round out its aromatic depth.

Mouthfeel
Structured and youthful, with firm tannins and a focused core of dark fruit. The mid-palate shows promise of expansion, leading to a lingering finish marked by cassis and savory spice. Designed to reward both patience and curiosity.

Food Pairings
Pair with classic dishes like bistecca alla Fiorentina, braised lamb shanks, or wild mushroom risotto. Its backbone of tannin and freshness makes it ideal for rich, protein-driven meals.

Verdict
Bella Novello is a Cabernet with poise, combining Old World inspiration and Napa’s hallmark concentration. Drinkable now with decanting, but truly a wine built to age gracefully over the next decade.

Did You Know?
The Novello family’s Italian roots are deeply honored through this label, bringing a personal story of heritage to the heart of Napa winemaking.

🍷 Personal Pick Highlight
This Cabernet feels like a future classic, bold yet refined. While still youthful, it already hints at the elegance it will achieve with time. A bottle worth cellaring, but also one to enjoy now with the right meal and good company. Cheers! — 8 months ago

Nate Hards

10

THIS WINE IS THE BEST WINE OF ALL TIME!!! FLAME EMOJIS TO INFINITY AND BEYOND — 6 years ago

Aana Wherry

10

A weeknight wine that makes you feel fancy on a Wednesday. — 6 years ago

Jenevie Shoykhet

9.3

$26ish price point. Very easy drinking. Easy complexity, minimal fruit, mostly earth, spice, mineral notes without being an overpowering wine. — 7 years ago

Ryann LeGrand

10

Wildair with Kenzie — 8 years ago

ESF

9.3

one of the more impressive wines i've had from ARG - deep dark golden color, looked slightly oxidized, and a bouquet that vacillated from honeyed florals, to mineral, to exotic perfumed spice, musky, brooding, ripe citrus then orchard fruit - just so multi-layered & oh so engaging, the palate was a bit more focused - solid mid weight w/firm acidic backbone leading to lingering tangy salty finish. can't recall having a Chenin like this - felt like extended skin contact and long lees treatment. — 5 months ago

Nicholas Cotton

9.1

With Pip at Ephraim's birthday — a year ago

Nicolas Haunold

9.7

GOAT, even if 2014 is a little too old for this. — 6 years ago

Greg Martinez

9.9

Spicy cinnamon notes green effervescent. Amazing 2014 — 6 years ago

Mike Searby

9.0

Spicy with black fruits and a decent length. Fresh — 7 years ago

Meri AnDana

9.2

Yes, very nice — 7 years ago

Patrick Trovato

9.4

Golden ‘orange’ hue, notes of toasted pecan and a little musky.. long finish due to the generous tannins — 8 years ago

Gary Wilson

9.7

Great wine! Strong firm tannins. This is my kind of wine. — 6 months ago

Anastassia Laskey

9.0

Slightly effervescent, with dried apricots, honeysuckle.... superbly drinkable and a great accompaniment to watching YouTube videos about influencers. — 10 months ago

Mike Holzer

9.2

Cherry tobacco nose which carries through on mouth with smooth tannins and clove undertones delicious. Ready now but 5+ years left. 2 bottles leftover — 5 years ago

with Ania

Damien maloney

9.0

Thot it was a shannon blanc — 6 years ago

Joe Gillies

9.0

Hard to beat for $20. Cherry, vanilla, tobacco, and black olive on the palate. Pairs with almost anything. So good for the money! — 6 years ago

Michael Mallon

8.9

Bulls blood. What could have been a wild behemoth has been tamed: this one has benefited from age. Full bodied, fruit forward but tamed by earth, ash, and seared meat. — 7 years ago

Emma Whisler

9.6

The man at the store told me he bought 5cases for himself! I respect him — 8 years ago