Italian Grapes
Corvina
Corvina is a red grape from Verona.
It is a blending grape in Valpolicella, Bardolino and Amarone blends.
Corvina can also be winified alone with 100% Corvina grapes.
Corvina Flavors
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.
 Red Cherry |
 Black Cherry |
 Strawberry |
 Blackberry |
 Flowers |
 Pepper |
 Almonds |
 Spices |
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.
Region Veneto
The most famous white wines from the region are Soave and the sparkling Prosecco.
The most famous red wines are Amarone and Valpolicella from the Valpolicella Wine Region.
Black Grapes |
White Grapes |
11% Corvina |
27% Glera |
Veneto is home to some incredible DOCG wine regions:
- Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
- Asolo Prosecco DOCG
- Bagnoli Friularo DOCG
- Bardolino Superiore DOCG
- Colli di Conegliano DOCG
- Colli Euganei Fior d’Arancio
- Conegliano-Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG
- Lison DOCG
- Montello Rosso DOCG
- Piave Malanotte DOCG
- Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG
- Recioto di Gambellara DOCG
- Recioto di Soave DOCG
- Soave Superiore DOCG
Soil |
Climate |
Calcareous. |
Mild Continental |