Wines made from Corvina grapes - Page 2
Discover the best wines made with Corvina as a single variety or as a blend .
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.
What are the typical flavors of the Corvina grape variety?
- OakPresent in 96% of Corvina
- Red fruitPresent in 93% of Corvina
- Non oakPresent in 92% of Corvina
- Black fruitPresent in 92% of Corvina
- EarthPresent in 90% of Corvina
- SpicesPresent in 88% of Corvina
- Dried fruitPresent in 84% of Corvina
- MicrobioPresent in 62% of Corvina
- VegetalPresent in 35% of Corvina
- CherryPresent in 28% of Corvina
- TobaccoPresent in 27% of Corvina
- ChocolatePresent in 27% of Corvina
- OakyPresent in 26% of Corvina
- FloralPresent in 25% of Corvina
- PlumPresent in 25% of Corvina
- VanillaPresent in 25% of Corvina
- RaisinPresent in 25% of Corvina
- LeatherPresent in 24% of Corvina
- PrunePresent in 21% of Corvina
- SmokePresent in 21% of Corvina
News about the grape variety Corvina
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Plans to rebuild after wildfire damages rare vines in Crete
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