Classic Valpolicella at Its Most Honest — Fresh, Balanced & Effortlessly Drinkable

My Wine Man on Cantina di Negrar
Cantina di Negrar is one of the most respected and historically significant wine cooperatives in the Veneto — founded in 1933 in the village of Negrar, at the very heart of the Valpolicella Classico zone. For over 90 years, the cooperative has united the region's finest growers, farming vineyards across the classic hillside terroirs of the appellation and producing wines deeply rooted in the traditions of northeastern Italy.

The Valpolicella Classico is the estate's most honest and approachable expression — a wine made in the traditional style from Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara, without the intervention of the appassimento or Ripasso methods. This is Valpolicella as it was always meant to be: fresh, vibrant, and built for the table.

Tasting Notes
The 2019 Cantina di Negrar Valpolicella Classico is a wine of real freshness and regional charm. Bright ruby in the glass, it opens with classic Corvina aromatics — cherry, red plum, and a whisper of violet — with gentle spice and a light earthy lift that gives it genuine character.

On the palate, the wine is light to medium-bodied, with bright natural acidity, soft tannins, and a clean, balanced finish that makes it one of the most versatile and food-friendly Italian reds in the store. Lighter and more vibrant than Ripasso, this is a wine that refreshes rather than overwhelms — and one you will come back to again and again.

Food Pairing
A classic Valpolicella like this demands grilled poultry. We love it with Lilydale free-range chicken breast from My Meat Man — the clean char and bright flavour perfectly match the wine's cherry, plum fruit and vibrant acidity. A pairing that does justice to both.

Why This Is a Smart Buy
At HK$119, the 2019 Cantina di Negrar Valpolicella Classico delivers authentic, traditional Valpolicella from one of the appellation's most respected cooperatives — at a price that makes it the most accessible and honest Italian red in the store. This is the everyday bottle that over-delivers at every occasion, from a Tuesday dinner to a casual gathering with friends.

Looking for a Different Style?

• 2021 Cantina di Negrar Valpolicella Ripasso Classico DOC → richer, more structured expression via Ripasso
• 2019 Allegrini Palazzo della Torre Veronese IGT → deeper, more layered Valpolicella-style blend
• 2018 Casalforte Valpolicella Ripasso DOC → another Ripasso option with more weight and concentration