π Corvina
The main grape of Valpolicella and Amarone wines in Veneto, Italy.
Corvina is the main red grape of Valpolicella and Amarone wines in the Veneto region of Italy. It grows near Lake Garda and in the valleys north of Verona. The name probably comes from the Italian word for βravenβ: the berries are very dark.
Corvina gives a wine of bright ruby colour, tasting of cherry and red berries, with a light almond bitterness, soft tannins and good acidity. The variety has thick skin, and the berries dry well on racks. Thanks to this, famous wines are made from Corvina: sweet Recioto della Valpolicella and thick dry Amarone. Valpolicella Ripasso is made by passing ordinary wine over the pomace left from Amarone.
Corvina is also part of the lighter wine Bardolino, made on the shore of Lake Garda. It is often blended with Rondinella.
Corvina belongs to Italian wine, to Veneto and to Valpolicella. It goes with pasta, meat and cheese. These wines have become known far beyond Italy. Alcohol is for adults and best taken in moderation.
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- π Grape varieties
- Origin
- πΊοΈ Italian wine
- Where it grows
- π Valpolicella, π Bardolino, π Veneto, π Lake Garda
- Main grape in
- π Recioto della Valpolicella, π Valpolicella Ripasso, π Amarone della Valpolicella, π Bardolino, π Bardolino Superiore, π Valpolicella
- Related to
- π· Amarone
Frequently asked questions
What is Corvina?
The main red grape of Valpolicella and Amarone from Veneto, Italy.
What wines are made from Corvina?
Valpolicella, Amarone, Recioto della Valpolicella, Valpolicella Ripasso and Bardolino.
Why is Corvina dried?
It has thick skin, and after drying on racks the juice becomes concentrated, giving thick Amarone.
Similar
π Rondinella Β· π Corvinone Β· π Molinara Β· π Negrara Β· π Oseleta Β· π Dindarella