π Corvinone
A red grape from Valpolicella, Italy, used in Amarone.
Corvinone is a red grape variety from Valpolicella, a region in northern Italy near Verona. The name resembles Corvina, and for a long time the two were thought to be the same grape. DNA analysis then showed they are different varieties. Corvinone has larger berries and gives denser, fuller wines.
It is used for the local wines of Valpolicella. Corvinone goes into blends for Valpolicella, Valpolicella Ripasso, Recioto and Amarone. For Amarone and Recioto the grapes are dried before pressing, and the thick skins of the berries help with this. The wine gains concentration, soft tannins and a dark-berry taste.
Corvinone belongs to Italian winemaking and is rarely found outside its home region. It usually goes into blends with other varieties, although single-variety wines are sometimes made. For fans of Italian wine it is one of the keys to understanding the Valpolicella style.
How it connects to Wine
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- Part of
- π Grape varieties
- Origin
- πΊοΈ Italian wine
- Where it grows
- π Valpolicella
- Main grape in
- π Recioto della Valpolicella, π Valpolicella Ripasso, π Amarone della Valpolicella, π Valpolicella
Frequently asked questions
What is Corvinone?
A red grape from Valpolicella in Italy with large berries.
Are Corvinone and Corvina the same grape?
No, DNA analysis showed they are different varieties.
Which wines use Corvinone?
Valpolicella, Ripasso, Recioto and Amarone.
What to read next
- π Amarone della Valpolicella β A powerful dry red from semi-dried grapes in the Valpolicella hills near Verona.
- π Recioto della Valpolicella β A sweet red wine from partly dried grapes of the Valpolicella valley.
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π Rondinella Β· π Corvina Β· π Rossignola Β· π Generosa Β· π Barbarossa Β· π Pallagrello Bianco