In the glass
Aroma: dried cherry, tobacco, cedar, dark chocolate, dried herbs
Palate: cherry liqueur, tobacco, cedar, dark chocolate, dried herbs
The cooperative's estate Amarone Classico provides accessible quality from 230 family growers across the Classico zone; a solid, tobacco-cherry traditional Amarone at significantly better value than single-estate bottlings at comparable quality.
What it pairs with
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Beef stew alla Veronese
The wine's traditional tobacco-cherry profile is a reliable partner for Veronese-style stewed beef. -
Pizza al tartufo nero
The cooperative's accessible price point and good structure make it a fine choice for truffle pizza.
How to serve Cantina Valpolicella Negrar Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 12-14°C. Cellar temperature (12-14°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a small dessert-wine glass (3-5oz pour) , the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Beef stew alla Veronese, Pizza al tartufo nero. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Cantina Valpolicella Negrar cooperative has been producing Amarone since the 1960s, providing the 230 member grower families a route to market for their Classico zone fruit. The Domaso single-vineyard is the flagship, but the estate Amarone provides accessible quality at cooperative pricing.
- 1933 — Cantina Valpolicella Negrar cooperative founded
- 1960 — First cooperative Amarone Classico commercial release
Facts
- Producer
- Cantina Valpolicella Negrar
- Grapes
- Corvina (60%), Corvinone (25%), Rondinella (15%)
- Classification
- Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG
- Oak
- Aged 2-3 years in large Slavonian oak casks
- ABV
- 15.0%
- Price
- €30-50 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1960
Frequently asked about Cantina Valpolicella Negrar Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
What does Cantina Valpolicella Negrar Amarone della Valpolicella Classico taste like?
On the nose, dried cherry, tobacco, cedar, dark chocolate, dried herbs. On the palate, cherry liqueur, tobacco, cedar, dark chocolate, dried herbs. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. The cooperative's estate Amarone Classico provides accessible quality from 230 family growers across the Classico zone; a solid, tobacco-cherry traditional Amarone at significantly better value than single-estate bottlings at comparable quality.
When should I drink Cantina Valpolicella Negrar Amarone della Valpolicella Classico?
Drink 5-20 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Cantina Valpolicella Negrar Amarone della Valpolicella Classico?
Beef stew alla Veronese is the canonical pairing; Pizza al tartufo nero is the other strong match. The wine's traditional tobacco-cherry profile is a reliable partner for Veronese-style stewed beef.
What grapes are in Cantina Valpolicella Negrar Amarone della Valpolicella Classico?
The blend is Corvina (60%), Corvinone (25%), Rondinella (15%). The wine is classified as Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG.