Corvina
Hailing from Italy, Corvina is a grape variety grown in the country’s northeast, in the Veneto region. It is used, along with several other grape varieties, in the production of Valpolicella, Bardolino, Amarone della Valpolicella and Recioto della Valpolicella, all of which are blended wines.
This late-ripening variety can produce high yields, and must be aggressively pruned to protect the quality of the fruit. Because the first buds do not produce any fruit at all, the vines must be trained along a pergola to encourage more bud growth, which, in turn, encourages more fruit.
On the vine, the grape is deep purple, and produces a lightly pigmented, crimson colored juice when pressed. Berries are small and tightly packed together on the vine.
Because the resulting wine is high in acid and often has a mild flavor and a hint of bitter almond, it is best used as a blending grape. Wine made from Corvina is low in tannins, but because the skins are relatively thick, the grapes are useful for air-drying, a process used, specifically, in the production of Amarone della Valpolicella.
For many years, this grape was confused with Corvinone, a large red grape with a later ripening time. But DNA testing revealed these two grapes to be different. Corvina is, in fact, a parent variety to Rondinella, which is also used as part of the Valpolicella blend.
In addition to Italy, Corvina is grown—in exceptionally limited quantity—in Argentina.
Synonyms: Corvina Veronese, Cruina
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Allegrini 2017 La Poja Corvina (Veronese)
VenetoMade with the native grape Corvina, this red opens with inviting aromas ...See Full Review$185 -
Damoli NV AvantGarde Nature Corvina (Vino Spumante)
Italy OtherMade with the red grape Corvina (of Amarone and Valpolicella fame), this ...See Full Review$50 -
Allegrini 2016 La Poja Corvina (Veronese)
VenetoAromas of cassis, camphor, French oak and blue flowers form the expressive ...Cellar SelectionSee Full Review$95 -
Monte Zovo 2019 Phasianus Corvina (Veronese)
VenetoThis offers aromas of spring blossoms and red berry. It's bright and ...See Full Review$17 -
Allegrini 2013 La Poja Corvina (Veronese)
VenetoMade from 100% Corvina, this structured, velvety red opens with enticing aromas ...Cellar SelectionSee Full Review$95 -
Masi Tupungato 2016 Passo Doble Made with Organic Grapes Red (Uco Valley)
Mendoza ProvinceGrapey aromas are exotic and unusual for Mendoza, which makes sense seeing ...See Full Review$18 -
Brunelli 2015 Corte Cariano Corvina (Veronese)
VenetoMade entirely with dried Corvina grapes, this has aromas of red currant, ...See Full Review$28 -
Allegrini 2012 La Poja Corvina (Veronese)
VenetoThis firmly structured velvety red opens with aromas of black currant, French ...Cellar SelectionSee Full Review$95 -
Tenute Fiorebelli 2011 Coste Bianche (Amarone della Valpolicella)
VenetoThis hearty red has aromas of scorched earth, dry forest floor, French ...See Full Review$52 -
Allegrini 2011 La Poja Corvina (Veronese)
VenetoOpulent as well as elegant, this structured red boasts aromas of black ...See Full Review$95 -
Zenato 2009 Cresasso Corvina (Rosso del Veronese)
VenetoUnderbrush, grilled porcini mushroom, leather and ripe dark berry aromas lead the ...See Full Review$62 -
Sartori 2012 Regolo Corvina (Rosso del Veronese)
VenetoMade entirely with Corvina, this opens with aromas of black currant, pressed ...See Full Review$19 -
Cesari 2010 Jèma Corvina (Veronese)
VenetoThis opens with earthy aromas of tilled earth, overripe fruit, leather and ...See Full Review$48 -
Zenato 2008 Cresasso Corvina (Veronese)
VenetoMade entirely with the Corvina grape, this brawny wine conveys aromas of ...See Full Review$75 -
Allegrini 2009 La Poja Monovitigno Corvina (Veronese)
VenetoMade from 100% Corvina, this shows the great potential of this native ...Cellar SelectionSee Full Review$87 -
Zenato 2007 Cresasso Corvina (Veronese)
VenetoThis is made with 100% Corvina, Veneto's most noble grape. The nose ...See Full Review$75 -
Monte dall'Ora 2008 Saustò (Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso)
VenetoRipasso Saustò is an intense and meaty wine that would pair next ...See Full Review$34 -
Giuseppe Lonardi 2008 Le Arele (Recioto della Valpolicella Classico)
VenetoWith 18 months of oak aging, this dark ruby Recioto dessert wine ...See Full Review$40 -
Pietro Zardini 2008 Recioto della Valpolicella Classico
VenetoCherry, spice and cedar wood come into immediate focus as soon as ...See Full Review$35 -
Tezza 2009 Valpolicella Ripasso Valpantena Superiore
VenetoThis well-priced Ripasso from the Valpantena sub zone offers dark fruit, black ...See Full Review$15
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