Cantina di Negrar Appassimento Rosso is a richly textured and generously flavoured red wine crafted using the traditional appassimento method, where grapes are partially dried to concentrate their sugars, aromas and structure. Sourced from hillside vineyards in the Valpolicella region, the fruit benefits from warm days, cool nights and well-drained soils that enhance ripeness and depth. The gentle drying process intensifies the wine's natural richness, creating a smooth, velvety style with layers of dark fruit and spice. Matured in oak to add complexity and roundness, it offers an indulgent, approachable expression of this classic northern Italian technique.

Why You'll Love It

This is the appassimento style made accessible. Crafted by Cantina di Negrar, the birthplace of Amarone, this wine uses the same traditional grape-drying technique but in a more approachable format. The result is a wine with the richness and complexity of its more famous sibling, but with softer tannins and immediate drinkability. It's a perfect introduction to the appassimento style, delivering exceptional quality and character at outstanding value.

Meet the Producer

Cantina di Negrar, founded in 1933, is one of the most respected cooperatives in Valpolicella and the birthplace of Amarone. Bringing together generations of local growers, the winery is renowned for its expertise in the appassimento tradition and its commitment to quality, sustainability and regional authenticity. Their wines reflect both the heritage of the area and the skill of the growers who tend the vines.

Production

Grapes are harvested at peak ripeness and then laid out to dry in well-ventilated fruttaio lofts, where they slowly lose water and develop concentrated flavours. After gentle pressing, fermentation takes place at controlled temperatures to preserve fruit purity while extracting colour and structure. The wine is then aged in oak barrels to integrate its rich fruit, soft tannins and warm spice, resulting in a smooth, harmonious and full-bodied style.

Tasting Notes

Deep ruby in colour, the wine opens with aromas of ripe cherry, plum, dried berries and sweet spice. The palate is plush and rounded, offering generous dark fruit, hints of chocolate and vanilla, and a touch of warming spice from oak ageing. Soft tannins and balanced acidity lead to a long, velvety finish with lingering notes of dried fruit and gentle sweetness.

Food Match

A perfect partner for roasted meats, rich pasta dishes, pizza, mature cheeses or hearty winter stews.

Grape Variety

Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella

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