Corvina (Italy)
Corvina is a red grape from Verona.
It is a blending grape in Valpolicella, Bardolino and Amarone blends.
Corvina can also be a wine, made with 100% Corvina grapes.
Typical Flavors
 Red Cherry |
 Black Cherry |
 Strawberry |
 Blackberry |
 Flowers |
 Pepper |
 Almonds |
 Spices |
Oak Added Flavors:
 Barrel |
 Cinnamon |
 Chocolate |
 Leather |
Corvina is associated with big Cherry notes, Red Berries, Flowers, and Spices.
The wines often have a bitter Almond finish, with a Red Cherry note.
Profile
Corvina produces light to medium body wines, with low tannins and high acidity:
| BODY | Medium - Light | ||
| TANNINS | Low | ||
| FRUIT | Medium Plus | ||
| ACIDITY | Medium - High | ||
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Food Pairing
 Antipasti |
 Vegetables |
 Ham |
 Salami |
 Pizza |
 Pasta |
 Risotto |
 Soups |
 Hamburger |
 Chicken |
 Lamb |
 Veal |
Corvina is very food friendly. It pairs well with many types of food.
Corvina fruitiness is perfect with Grilled Food.
Pairing Suggestions
Excellent Pairing:
Italian. Venetian Cuisine.
Antipasti. Ham. Salami. Lardo di Colonnata.
Grilled Vegetables. Spicy , Rich Soups.
Pizza. Pasta. Risotto. Porcini Mushroom Risotto.
Fat Fish. Bacalao. Salmon. Tuna.
Grilled or Roasted Meat. Fowl. Game.
Stews. Braised Lamb. Glazed Pork.
BBQ. Hamburger. Steak. Mix Grill.
Cheese:
Mild Aged Cheese. Asiago. Montasio. Piave.
Veneto Specialities:
Veneto Antipasti.
Treviso’s Radicchio Risotto.
Polenta Dishes.
Fresh Pasta with Duck Sauce.
The Ideal Glass
The Burgundy glass is perfect for a light and fruity red wine.
The glass is broader than other red wine glasses.
The larger bowl has the function of accumulating the aromas of delicate red wines. It also allows a proper swirling, channeling aromas upward.
In addition, the style of the glass directs the wine to the tip of your tongue
for a better reception of the tastes.
If You Like Corvina
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| Garnacha (Spain) |
| GSM Wines (France) |
| Teroldego (Italy) |
Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara Blends
Many wines from the Veneto Region in Italy are blends of Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara.
Amarone
Corvina is the most important grape for Amarone and it is blended with Rondinella, and Molinara.
Corvina grape has a dark color and gives body and structure.
Valpolicella
The Valpolicella blend consists of minimum 45% Corvina.
Molinara is used to add acidity and Rondinella for the high sugar.
Ripasso
Ripasso is made blending Valpolicella and Amarone wines.
Recioto
Recioto is also a blend, but the Rondinella grape is preferred due to the high sugar concentration.
Bardolino
Bardolino contains less Corvina and more Rondinella and Molinara, resulting in a lighter wine.