Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 8 to 25 years from vintage.
vintage8 yrs25 yrs27 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, earthiness, dried herbs

Palate: dried plum, tobacco leaf, cedar, espresso, mineral iron, dried herb

Domaso is the cooperative's flagship single-vineyard Amarone from the 14-hectare Maternigo hill parcel, showing appreciably greater concentration and mineral precision than the estate-level wine; the earthy, tobacco-cedar style reflects the Maternigo terroir's calcareous character.

What it pairs with

  • Brasato con polenta taragna
    The signature Veronese pairing; Domaso's earthy mineral character anchors the starchy buckwheat polenta.
  • Aged Asiago Stravecchio
    Sharp, crystalline aged Asiago from the Lessini hills is a canonical local cheese pairing.

How to serve Cantina Valpolicella Negrar Domaso 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. Brasato con polenta taragna, Aged Asiago Stravecchio. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

The cooperative identified the Maternigo hill parcel as capable of producing single-vineyard quality and established Domaso as their flagship bottling from this 14-hectare block. The name references the ancient Roman settlement that once occupied the Maternigo hilltop.

  1. 1998: First Domaso single-vineyard Amarone Classico release from Maternigo parcel

Facts

Producer
Cantina Valpolicella Negrar · visiting guide
Grapes
Corvina (60%), Corvinone (25%), Rondinella (15%)
Classification
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG
Oak
Aged 3 years in large Slavonian oak; fruit exclusively from the 14-hectare Maternigo hill parcel
ABV
15.5%
Price
€60-90 at retail
Drinking window
8-25 from vintage
First vintage
1998

Frequently asked about Cantina Valpolicella Negrar Domaso Amarone della Valpolicella Classico

What does Cantina Valpolicella Negrar Domaso Amarone della Valpolicella Classico taste like?

On the nose, dried cherry, tobacco, cedar, dark chocolate, earthiness. On the palate, dried plum, tobacco leaf, cedar, espresso, mineral iron. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Domaso is the cooperative's flagship single-vineyard Amarone from the 14-hectare Maternigo hill parcel, showing appreciably greater concentration and mineral precision than the estate-level wine; the earthy, tobacco-cedar style reflects the Maternigo terroir's calcareous character.

When should I drink Cantina Valpolicella Negrar Domaso Amarone della Valpolicella Classico?

Drink 8-25 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 Domaso Amarone della Valpolicella Classico?

Brasato con polenta taragna is the canonical pairing; Aged Asiago Stravecchio is the other strong match. The signature Veronese pairing; Domaso's earthy mineral character anchors the starchy buckwheat polenta.

What grapes are in Cantina Valpolicella Negrar Domaso 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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