Corvina vs Dornfelder
Compare Corvina and Dornfelder: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Corvina | Dornfelder | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | noir | noir |
| Number of wines | 4298 | 2208 |
| Average rating | 3.84 / 5 | 3.51 / 5 |
| Producing countries | Italy, United States, France, Australia, Argentina | Germany, Czech Republic, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States |
Corvina
Slender, fresh reds with a clear ruby robe, fine tannins and lively acidity, showing aromas of sour cherry, bitter almond, spice and a characteristically bitter finish. Vinified as light, gulpable reds (Bardolino DOC, Valpolicella DOC), powerful and concentrated through appassimento (Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG) and sweet (Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG). An autochthonous Venetian variety from Lake Garda and the Valpolicella.
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Intensely coloured, fruity reds with a dense purple robe, soft tannins and a generous palate, with aromas of black cherry, blackberry, plum and floral notes. Made as light easy-drinking reds, popular semi-dry cuvées and more structured barrel-aged versions. The second most planted red variety in Germany (Palatinate, Rheinhessen, Württemberg). Cross of helfensteiner × heroldrebe created in 1955 in Weinsberg by August Herold.
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