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Corvina is an Italian wine grape that is mainly grown in northeast Italy in the region of Veneto. This variety is also known as “Corvina Veronese,” “Cassabria,” or “Cruina”. Corvina is often blended with other varieties to create red wines with soft fruit flavors. Corvina creates light red colored wines with a light almond aroma. The finishing note is recognized with a tart cherry taste. Winemakers in parts of Valpolicella will use barrel aging to give the taste of the wine more depth.  In order to produce fruit, the Corvina vines must be trained so it can produce more fruit. This Italian variety is sometimes confused with Corvione, a red grape variety used to create straw wines. DNA evidence shows that Corvina and Corvione are actually two separate varieties, and Corvina is actually related to the Rondinella grape variety from Venice. The thick skins on this wine grape makes it a candidate for the appassimento method of drying grapes to create wines such as Recioto. This gives the wine a deeper flavor of raisin and dried fruits. Corvina is often blended with other varieties such as Rondinella and the Valpolicella Blend. Corvina is known for its light color and tannins, and is more likely to be paired with other wine grape varieties. Corvina pairs perfectly with barbecue pork, mushroom soup, or a beef quesadilla.

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Ottella Ripa Della Volta Amarone della Valpolicella 2016

Ripa Della Volta Amarone della Valpolicella  70% Corvina, 20% Corvinone, 5% Oseleta and 5% Spigamonte.

The vineyards are located at an elevation of 300-600 metres above sea level, with a south-southwesterly exposure. Training system: Guyot.

It features an intense red color with garnet highlights. The nose offers up a rich variety of aromas with fruity notes of cherries, morello cherries and plums, spices and hints of chocolate. It is round and caressing with soft, mellow tannins balanced by excellent acidity that enhances its drinkability and ageing potential.

It is a wine with a marked personality, great finesse, elegance, and extraordinary longevity. 

It pairs well with main dishes such as game and roasts, but also cured meats and mature cheese.

Review:


Strong, dark ruby ​​with a light garnet edge. Intense and very clearly defined nose with notes of ripe plums, dark forest raspberries and some tobacco in the background. Round on the palate with plenty of supple tannin, pleasantly dry, firm pressure in the finish.

-Falstaff 92 Points

 92 Points
Salvaterra Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2018

Salvaterra Amarone della Valpolicella Classico is made from 65% Corvina, 20% Corvinone, 10% Rondinella, 5% Oseleta.

Perfume of cherries, cocoa, tobacco and black pepper. On the palate it is complex and deep, elegant and robust at the same time, harmonious and with an excellent tannin.

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico is "the essence of the territory", structured but also fresh at the same time.


Pairs with red meats, aged cheese, dark chocolate, cigars.

Review:

Abundant lively red cherries, plums and mellow milk choolate with a energetic and powerful structure, an elegant frame of velvety tannins and an attractive balsamic finish.

-Decanter 96 Points

 96 Points
Zenato Sergio Zenato Amarone Classico della Valpolicella Riserva 2018

Ruby red in color, this Amarone Riserva offers dense and smokey aromas of dark cherries, raisins, chocolate, and anise, framed by fruity tannins and a spicy finish. With the level of complexity and balance that this wine shows, it will evolve beautifully for 10+ years.


Review:

Dense garnet, with a nose of walnut husks, toasted black pepper, sour cherries and ash. Smooth and soft on the palate, with a full body and ripe, silky tannins balanced by zesty acidity. Lovely fruit with an extremely long, nutty aftertaste.

-James Suckling 95 Points

 95 Points
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