Corvinone
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Corvinone Veronese
Corvinone is a red wine grape with signature aromas of black cherry, plum, black pepper. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Sangiovese and Nebbiolo.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for black-cherry and plum concentration with pepper-violet notes in medium-plus frame.
- Check tannin/body as firmer than Rondinella (#10189) and often deeper than basic Corvina (#2863) impressions.
Confidence signals
- Dark cherry-plum and spice markers
- Medium-plus tannin/body with balanced acidity
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Valpolicella · Veneto · Verona
- Classic styles: Structured Valpolicella/Amarone blend component · Dark-fruited spice-driven Veneto red
Common questions
Is Corvinone a red or white grape variety?
Corvinone is a red wine grape variety.
What does Corvinone smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Corvinone include black cherry, plum and black pepper. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Corvinone?
Documented tells for Corvinone: Look for black-cherry and plum concentration with pepper-violet notes in medium-plus frame. and Check tannin/body as firmer than Rondinella (#10189) and often deeper than basic Corvina (#2863) im….
What is Corvinone most often confused with in blind tasting?
Corvinone is most commonly confused with Sangiovese, Nebbiolo and Corvina. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Corvinone grown?
Classic regions for Corvinone include Valpolicella, Veneto and Verona.