Corvina
Grape variety from the Veneto region of Italy / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other uses, see Corvina (disambiguation).
Corvina is an Italian wine grape variety that is sometimes also referred to as Corvina Veronese or Cruina. The total global wine-growing area in 2010 was 7,495 hectares (18,520 acres), all of which is grown in the Veneto region of northeast Italy, except for 19 hectares (47 acres) planted in Argentina.[1] Corvina is used with several other grapes to create the light red regional wines Bardolino and Valpolicella that have a mild fruity flavor with hints of almond. These blends include Corvinone, Rondinella, and Molinara, and Rossignola for the latter wine. It is also used for the production of Amarone and Recioto.
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Corvina | |
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Grape (Vitis) | |
Color of berry skin | Black |
Species | Vitis vinifera |
Also called | Corvina Veronese, Cruina |
Origin | Veneto region of Italy |
Notable regions | Valpolicella, Bardolino |
Notable wines | Valpolicella DOC (Rosso and Superiore; includes Classico and Valpantena subzones), Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG, Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG, Valpolicella Ripasso DOC, Bardolino DOC, Bardolino Superiore DOCG |
Ideal soil | Chalky clay |
VIVC number | 2863 |
Wine characteristics | |
General | High acidity, light-medium body, black plums, sour cherry |
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