Wines made from Corvina grapes of Valpolicella
Discover the best wines made with Corvina as a single variety or as a blend of Valpolicella.
More informations about the variety Corvina
Its precise origin is unknown, it has been cultivated for a very long time in northern Italy. It can be found in Switzerland, Australia, Argentina, ... in France it is almost unknown. It should not be confused with the Corvinone, another Italian grape variety. It should be noted that the Corvina is related to the Rondinella and the Refosco dal Peduncolo rosso.
More informations about the region of Vénétie
The wine region of Valpolicella is located in the region of Vénétie of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Domini Veneti or the Domaine Dal Forno Romano produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Valpolicella are Rondinella, Corvina and Corvinone, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Valpolicella often reveals types of flavors of cherry, cream or mint and sometimes also flavors of tomatoes, toasty or caramel.
What are the typical flavors of the Corvina grape variety?
- OakPresent in 76% of Corvina
- Red fruitPresent in 76% of Corvina
- Black fruitPresent in 74% of Corvina
- EarthPresent in 72% of Corvina
- Non oakPresent in 68% of Corvina
- SpicesPresent in 66% of Corvina
- Dried fruitPresent in 48% of Corvina
- MicrobioPresent in 33% of Corvina
- VegetalPresent in 22% of Corvina
- CherryPresent in 18% of Corvina
- OakyPresent in 15% of Corvina
- FloralPresent in 14% of Corvina
- Red fruitPresent in 13% of Corvina
- ChocolatePresent in 13% of Corvina
- LeatherPresent in 12% of Corvina
- VanillaPresent in 12% of Corvina
- PepperPresent in 11% of Corvina
- SmokePresent in 11% of Corvina
- EarthyPresent in 11% of Corvina
- PlumPresent in 10% of Corvina
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