Corvina vs Merlot
Compare Corvina and Merlot: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Corvina | Merlot | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | noir | noir |
| Number of wines | 4298 | 81119 |
| Average rating | 3.84 / 5 | 3.66 / 5 |
| Producing countries | Italy, United States, France, Australia, Argentina | France, Italy, United States, Spain, Chile |
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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Round and fleshy reds with a velvety texture, showing aromas of ripe plum, black cherry, cocoa and truffle notes with age. Supple tannins, generous alcohol, indulgent finish. Pillar of Libournais (Pomerol with Pétrus, Saint-Émilion with Cheval Blanc and Ausone) and signature of Super Tuscans, Italian Wales and Washington State. A cross of Cabernet Franc × Magdeleine Noire, France's most planted red variety.
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