Corvina vs Tannat
Compare Corvina and Tannat: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Corvina | Tannat | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | noir | noir |
| Number of wines | 4298 | 2612 |
| Average rating | 3.84 / 5 | 3.66 / 5 |
| Producing countries | Italy, United States, France, Australia, Argentina | France, Uruguay, Brazil, United States, Argentina |
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, tannic reds with inky colour and dense texture, with aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, black plum, leather, liquorice and smoky notes. Very high ageing potential and polyphenol content (health reputation). Star of Madiran AOC in Béarn and the national grape of Uruguay (Canelones, Maldonado). Also grown in Irouléguy and Tursan. Late-ripening red variety from south-west France.
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