Wines made from Corvina grapes of Valpolicella - Page 3
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 Veneto
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?
- Red fruitPresent in 28% of Corvina
- OakPresent in 14% of Corvina
- Black fruitPresent in 13% of Corvina
- EarthPresent in 11% of Corvina
- Non oakPresent in 9% of Corvina
- SpicesPresent in 7% of Corvina
- Dried fruitPresent in 3% of Corvina
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Corvina
- FloralPresent in 1% of Corvina
- CherryPresent in 1% of Corvina