Wines made from Molinara grapes of Valpolicella
Discover the best wines made with Molinara as a single variety or as a blend of Valpolicella.
More informations about the variety Molinara
Its origin is not very precise, it has been cultivated for a very long time in northern Italy, ... in France it is almost unknown. It should not be confused with the Spanish variety molinera gorda.
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 Molinara grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 72% of Molinara
- OakPresent in 68% of Molinara
- Black fruitPresent in 61% of Molinara
- Non oakPresent in 57% of Molinara
- EarthPresent in 55% of Molinara
- SpicesPresent in 50% of Molinara
- Dried fruitPresent in 34% of Molinara
- MicrobioPresent in 29% of Molinara
- VegetalPresent in 23% of Molinara
- OakyPresent in 20% of Molinara
- CherryPresent in 20% of Molinara
- Red fruitPresent in 18% of Molinara
- StrawberriesPresent in 16% of Molinara
- PepperPresent in 15% of Molinara
- PlumPresent in 15% of Molinara
- VanillaPresent in 14% of Molinara
- LeatherPresent in 14% of Molinara
- RaspberryPresent in 14% of Molinara
- BlackberryPresent in 13% of Molinara
- EarthyPresent in 13% of Molinara
News about the grape variety Molinara
Angélus withdraws from the next St-Emilion classification
Bordeaux’s Château Angélus has withdrawn its candidacy from the next St-Emilion classification, the producer announced today via a press release sent to Decanter. The withdrawal follows that of Château Cheval Blanc and Château Ausone who announced the news in July 2021. Currently only Château Pavie remains a Premier Grand Cru Classé ‘A’ estate out of the original four having been promoted, alongside Château Angélus, in the 2012 ranking. Angélus said that, while the classification had long been ...
Decanter Wine Club: celebrate Thanksgiving with top-scoring wines
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The Saint-Véran appellation investigated through its geology and geography
The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to enjoy this video in which Jean-Pierre Renard, Expert Instructor at the Ecole des Vins de Bourgogne, explains the topographical and geological characteristics of the Saint-Véran appellation.The exercice is particularly complex as there are so many variables that make up the terroir throughout its geographical area. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program broadcasted in June 2021. Retrouvez-nous sur les réseaux so ...