Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 5 to 20 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs20 yrs22 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

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

  • 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.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 12-14°C. Cellar temperature (12-14°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a small dessert-wine glass (3-5oz pour) , the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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.

  1. 1933: Cantina Valpolicella Negrar cooperative founded
  2. 1960: First cooperative Amarone Classico commercial release

Facts

Producer
Cantina Valpolicella Negrar · visiting guide
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.

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