Corvina

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(aka. Corvina Veronese)

Along with Molinara and Rondinella, Corvina is the varietal responsible for the production of Valpolicella and Bardolino in northeastern Italy. Corvina is generally regarded as the best of these grapes, read more...and is often afforded the best vineyard locations. In its northern Italian homeland, it produces red wines with mild fruity flavor and hints of almond. The grape is most expressive as the main component of Veneto’s full-bodied, powerful and concentrated, dried-grape (Ripasso) red wines of Amarone and its sweeter version, Recioto. In North America, the varietal gets little attention. However, a lone producer in Southern Virginia is using to Corvina to make a traditional Amarone-styled wine.

You earn a living as a personal trainer pumping up Molinara and Rondinella in the Valpolicella arena. But when it comes to high stakes competition, you train alone on the slopes of northern Italy. Your regime is legendary, a training method developed in your homeland known as the Ripasso method. While working through this regime you lay out in the sun and pump up from dawn until dusk. You have achieved a powerful body, however the tanning process has left your skin dried and leathery.    (hide)

grapelab reviewed Valpolicella Allegrini 2008:

November 2009

grapelab

Like the love of Romeo & Juliet, this wine is youthful & innocent. Bright fruit & fresh cherry aromas. Can certainly be enjoyed now.

Valpolicella Allegrini 2008

Starting at $12^.99 Snoothrank: 2.5/5

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grapelab reviewed Allegrini Palazzo Della Torre 2005:

November 2009

grapelab

30% of the grapes for this wine are heald back to be dried on straw mats. Luscious cherries, chocolate, coffee. This ripasso method gives the wine added depth and complexity and power.

Allegrini Palazzo Della Torre 2005

Starting at $19^.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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grapelab reviewed Allegrini Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2004:

November 2009

grapelab

Bourbon lovers rejoice. Imagine a grape, blackberry, bing cherry flavored whiskey with tons of oak, alcohol and intensity & you have this powerhouse from Italy. Not for the faint of palate.

Allegrini Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2004

Starting at $49^.71 Snoothrank: 4/5

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Eric Guido reviewed L'Arco Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2003:

November 2009

Eric Guido

Dark red to almost black in the glass, showing aromas of plum, confectioners sugar, floral fall leaves, coca, roasted chestnut and cinnamon. Cherry cough syrup, raisin, more cinnamon, clove and dark chocolate. It's full...

L'Arco Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2003

Starting at $88^.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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kim52579 reviewed Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso 2006:

November 2009

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Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso 2006

Starting at $30^.30 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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shelovewine reviewed Valpolicella Allegrini 2008:

November 2009

shelovewine

I don't know if I had the same wine as Nick. My friend included this amongst his selection for his wine tasting and it was a popular favourite. Yum!

Valpolicella Allegrini 2008

Starting at $12^.99 Snoothrank: 2.5/5

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axing01 wrote in the forum topic: Folonari Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso 2007

November 2009

axing01

*65% Corvina, 25% Rondinella, 10% Molinara

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axing01 wrote in the forum topic: Folonari Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso 2007

November 2009

axing01

65% Corvina, 30% Rondinella, 5% Molinara

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axing01 reviewed Folonari Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso 2007:

November 2009

axing01

在不鏽鋼桶內熟成 只有稍許的酸澀感, 協調感佳, 溫和香醇的香氣 相當不錯的輕紅酒 隔天後再次開瓶 香氣更加濃郁 看來可存放兩三年以上

Folonari Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso 2007

Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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Girl Drink Drunk wrote in the forum topic: Central MA, USA?

November 2009

Girl Drink Drunk

Hi kids, 31 year old sommelier from Central Massachusetts here. I'm looking ... Nebbiolo (Barolo, Barb.), Corvina/Molinara/Rondinella (Amarone), Sangiovese (Bru, Nobile, Rosso) and the occasional Malbec (Cahors) or...

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