A RED GRAPE
Corvina
What Corvina tastes like
Corvina is a red grape that appears in 12 of the appellations in our table. Where it is grown at its best known, the style is described this way: full-bodied, complex red wines made from air-dried grapes (appassimento); rich, velvety, high alcohol (15–16%).
Where Corvina grows
Our appellations table names Corvina in 12 wine regions. The ones with the most wines in our database are Amarone della Valpolicella (Italy), Veneto (Italy), Amarone della Valpolicella Classico (Italy), Valpolicella (Italy), Valpolicella Classico Superiore (Italy), Valpolicella Superiore (Italy), Valpolicella Classico (Italy), Amarone (Italy), Recioto della Valpolicella (Italy), Veneto Rosso (Italy), Valpolicella Ripasso (Italy) and Bardolino (Italy).
How the place changes the glass
- Amarone della Valpolicella (Italy): Full-bodied, complex red wines made from air-dried grapes (appassimento); rich, velvety, high alcohol (15–16%). Climate: temperate continental with Mediterranean influence.
- Veneto (Italy): Diverse region producing sparkling, light reds, and crisp whites; Prosecco is the global flagship. Climate: warm temperate, continental influence.
- Amarone della Valpolicella Classico (Italy): Rich, full-bodied, velvety red from dried grapes; concentrated dark fruit, alcohol warmth, and structured tannins. Climate: temperate continental with Alpine influence.
- Valpolicella (Italy): Dried fruit, chocolate, leather, high alcohol. Fermented nearly dry despite appassimento. Climate: continental, lake influence from Garda.
What to eat with Corvina
- In Amarone della Valpolicella: Braised beef, game stews, aged hard cheeses, chocolate desserts, rich pasta dishes.
- In Veneto: Pasta, seafood risotto, antipasti, aperitivo snacks.
- In Amarone della Valpolicella Classico: Braised beef, game, aged cheeses, risotto, rich stews.
Corvina in our cellar
The appellations above account for about 1,106 Corvina wines in the Sommurai database, which is how we know which regions pour it most.
Grapes to try next
If you like Corvina, these red grapes are worth a glass: Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, Grenache and Cabernet Franc.
Quick answers
Where is Corvina grown?
Our appellations table names Corvina in 12 wine regions, including Amarone della Valpolicella (Italy), Veneto (Italy), Amarone della Valpolicella Classico (Italy), Valpolicella (Italy) and Valpolicella Classico Superiore (Italy).
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