Grape variety amadine11/6/2022 ![]() ![]() These flavours are extremely persistent even after a long barrel ageing, gradually evolving into even more complex tertiary flavours such as dried plum, cherry jam, etc. In spite of the powerful structure and the high sugar content it also gives very fresh and pleasant fruity flavours to the Amarone, especially cherry, plum and black curant. Other experiment to grow Corvina outside Valpolicella were unsuccessfull, proving how deeply rooted to the territory this grape varietal is.Ĭorvina is a very complex and versatile grape. Few kilometers far from the Valpolicella Classica area, Corvina grapes are used for the Bardolino, a fresh and lighter wine, radically different from the Amarone. Corvina is a very special grape that gives its best only in Valpolicella. It’s the ‘back bone’ of Amarone and other Valpolicella wines, giving them structure and aromas. Corvina is easily recognizable by the slightly oval berries. Depending on the wine maker, between 60 and 80% of the grape blend for the Amarone is made of Corvina which is also used 100% pure in few single grape varietal wines that are becoming more and more popular.Ĭorvina owe its name to the dark color of its bunches black as the feathers of a crow, ‘ Corvo’ in Italian and can be easily recognised by the oval shape of its berries. It’s the most important grape in the blend of all Valpolicella wines and Amarone. Each grape add something to the unique taste of an Amarone. Typical grapes used in Valpolicella wines include Negrara, Oseleta, Croatina, ecc. Today it is still possible to use Molinara as well as other local grape varietals up to a total amount of 15%. Since 2003 Amarone production regulations allow wine makers to use only Corvina and Rondinella although the traditional blend included also Molinara. This is the traditional Amarone blend, although Molinara is not mandatory since 2003. ![]() ![]() Corvina has oval berries, Rondinella rounder ones, Molinara has a typical light color. From left to right: Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara. All Valpolicella wines ( Valpolicella, Ripasso, Recioto and Amarone) are made with a blend of local grape varietals in different percentages. ![]()
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