Corvina
Corvina is widely grown on the Veneto shore of Lake Garda
and the hills of Valpolicella to the
north and north-east of Verona. Sometimes known as Corvina Veronese, it
is blended with Rondinella and Molinara to produce
Valpolicella and Bardolino. It can be a
tricky grape to cultivate, as it ripens late and is prone to rot if affected by
rains at harvest time. It is a high-yielding grape and quality is very
dependent on keeping yields low.
Corvina-based red wines can range in style from a light, cherryish red to the rich, port-like Recioto and Amarone Valpolicellas. Most Valpolicella from the plains is pale and insipid, and bears little comparison with Valpolicella Classico from the hills. Some producers such as Allegrini are now producing very high quality 100% Corvina wines.
Corvina-based red wines can range in style from a light, cherryish red to the rich, port-like Recioto and Amarone Valpolicellas. Most Valpolicella from the plains is pale and insipid, and bears little comparison with Valpolicella Classico from the hills. Some producers such as Allegrini are now producing very high quality 100% Corvina wines.
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Valpolicella Superiore DOC Ripasso, Corte Sant'Alda, Veneto
Italy » Veneto » Valpolicella |
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£ 22.25 |
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Medium-Full Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Corvina,
Ready, but will improve,
Cork Closure,
13.5% alc.
This rich wine is made by passing young wine over Amarone lees to give it a fresh yet almost porty character. Try it with sausage and lentils. | ||||
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Mithas, Valpolicella Superiore, Corte Sant'Alda, Veneto
Italy » Veneto » Valpolicella |
Bottle
(75cl) |
£ 26.60 |
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286.80
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Medium-Full Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Corvina,
Ready, but will improve,
Cork Closure,
13.5% alc.
Cooler than average summer conditions imparted a firmness of structure, balanced by a spicy decadence that comes from late-harvest November fruit, that will benefit from several years of cellar ageing before revealing its rich personality. (David Berry Green, BBR Buyer) Drink 2009-2014 . Parker Score: 90/100 | ||||
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Mithas Valpolicella Superiore, Corte Sant'Alda, Veneto
Italy » Veneto » Valpolicella |
Bottle
(75cl) |
£ 28.95 |
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312.60
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Medium-Full Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Corvina,
Ready, but will keep,
Cork Closure,
15% alc.
"As elsewhere, in 2003 Corte Sant'Alda suffered both the heat & the drought but also a June hailstorm. This single vineyard wine shows warm yet defined fig & damson aromatics in keeping with the vintage, while the palate shows the benefit of Corte Sant'Alda's elevated vines, giving ... MORE | ||||
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Amarone della Valpolicella, Corte Sant'Alda, Veneto
Italy » Veneto » Amarone della Valpolicella |
Bottle
(75cl) |
£ 50.50 |
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545.40
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Full Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Corvina,
Ready, but will improve,
Cork Closure,
15.5% alc.
From this terrific vintage, Marinella's Amarone combines brilliant biodynamic pace and crunchy (certified) organic black, licorice fruit purity, all seamlessly woven together. Thanks to her breezily high vineyards and chalky soils, Marinella's wines are renowned for their minerally elegance. A ... MORE BBR Score: 18/20 | ||||
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Valpolicella Classico Superiore, Quintarelli
Italy » Veneto » Valpolicella Limited Stock
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£ 56.75 |
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Medium-Full Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Corvina,
Ready, but will improve,
Organic (Not certified/in conversion),
Cork Closure,
15% alc.
Compared to the famous 1999, Quintarelli's 2000 vintage is an altogether more succulent, if no less fine example of this brilliant ripasso style yet dry wine. Beautifully suave; delicate mulberries and herb notes seduce on the nose while the palate swells with unbridled ... MORE | ||||
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Amarone della Valpolicella, Corte Sant'Alda, Veneto
Italy » Veneto » Amarone della Valpolicella |
Bottle
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£ 57.95 |
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625.80
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Full Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Corvina,
Ready, but will improve,
Cork Closure,
15.5% alc.
The 2006 Amarone della Valpolicella, Corte Sant'Alda is a monumental wine; sweet dark fruits wrapped up in a full velvety structure. This could partner full-flavoured game stews, but is probably at its best gently sipped with chunks of Parmesan after a good meal. | ||||
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Valpolicella Classico Superiore, Quintarelli, Veneto
Italy » Veneto » Valpolicella |
Bottle
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£ 64.00 |
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586.68
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Medium-Full Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Corvina,
Ready, but will improve,
Organic (Not certified/in conversion),
Cork Closure,
15% alc.
Quintarelli's wines remain at the top of the Valpolicella tree; the yardstick by which all Valpolicella producers gauge their wines. None more so than this sensual, dry 'Ripasso' wine, which represents a lighter, more approachable form of Amarone, whereby Valpolicella ... MORE | ||||
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Recioto della Valpolicella Classico Bussola
Italy » Veneto » Valpolicella Limited Stock
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£ 66.75 |
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Full Bodied,
Sweet,
Red,
Corvina,
Ready, but will keep,
Cork Closure,
12% alc.
The pinnacle of Bussola's range, combining a decadent 330 grams/litre of dry extract (compared with 23 grams/litre for a wine like Brunello ), 265 grams/litre of residual sugar and a mere 12% alcohol to give us a super suave, trinitario chocolate textured elixir, beautifully embroidered with herby ... MORE | ||||
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Mithas, Amarone della Valpolicella, Corte Sant'Alda, Veneto
Italy » Veneto » Valpolicella Limited Stock
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Bottle
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£ 92.75 |
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Full Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Corvina,
Ready, but will improve,
Cork Closure,
15% alc.
Marinella's flagship wine from the single 'Macie' vineyard, made only in top years & in staggeringly small quantities (300 cases), reflects her quest for perfection. Tasted alongside her peers (Quintarelli, Bussola, Dal Forno), one is struck by both the great concentration of bright lush black ... MORE | ||||
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Rosso del Bepi, Veneto IGT, Az.Agr. Quintarelli
Italy » Veneto Limited Stock
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Bottle
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£ 95.00 |
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Full Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Corvina,
Ready, but will improve,
Organic (Not certified/in conversion),
Cork Closure,
15% alc.
The Red of Bepi (as Quintarelli is affectionately known) is an exotic red blend of Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara , with rich redcurrant and dried tobacco aromas on the nose. Full-bodied yet velvety smooth, with red fruit and chocolate sensations on the palate.The Rosso del Bepi is the most ... MORE | ||||
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