Corvina vs Primitivo
Compare Corvina and Primitivo: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Corvina | Primitivo | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | noir | noir |
| Number of wines | 4298 | 4116 |
| Average rating | 3.84 / 5 | 3.80 / 5 |
| Producing countries | Italy, United States, France, Australia, Argentina | Italy, United States, Australia, Chile, South Africa |
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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Powerful, sun-drenched reds with a dark robe and generous alcohol, showing aromas of stewed blackberry, stewed plum, dried fig, chocolate, gentle spice and balsamic notes. Supple tannins, indulgent finish. Star of Puglia with Primitivo di Manduria DOC, Gioia del Colle DOC and Salice Salentino. Identical to American Zinfandel and Croatian Crljenak Kaštelanski by DNA analysis.
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