Grape · Red
Corvina
RedWSET level 2
Base for Valpolicella and Amarone. Thin skin, light color. When dried (appassimento) produces concentrated, powerful wines. Often blended with Rondinella and Molinara.
- Origin
- Veneto, Italy
- Climate
- Moderate
- Skin colour
- Dark blue
- Alcohol
- 11-16%
- Ageing potential
- Good to excellent
Taste profile
Aromas
- Sour cherry
- Almond
- Herbs
- Dried fruit (Amarone)
Where does it grow?
Key wines
- Valpolicella
- Amarone della Valpolicella
- Ripasso
Food
Risotto, grilled meat, hard cheeses (Amarone)
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