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)

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

Folonari Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso 2007

Snoothrank: 3/5

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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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Eric Guido reviewed Tommaso Bussola Recioto Della Valpolicella Tb 2001:

November 2009

Eric Guido

Dark red almost black in the glass and showing aromas of caramel, chocolate sauce, roasted chestnuts and spiced cookie with a bit of fresh latex paint which added an odd complexity that I'm still not sure if I hated it or...

Tommaso Bussola Recioto Della Valpolicella Tb 2001

Starting at $120^.00 Snoothrank: 4/5

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cczura reviewed Zenato Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripassa 2004:

November 2009

cczura

From Richard - fabulous. Had the '98.

Zenato Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripassa 2004

Starting at $20^.75 Snoothrank: 4/5

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david winealot reviewed Santa Sofia Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 1997:

October 2009

david winealot

This '97 Santa Sofia Amarone was a birthday gift from a good friend several years ago. Amarones are known for their fragrance, intensity and great character. This '97 example was no exception. It had a smell of heavy...

Santa Sofia Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 1997

Starting at $49^.16 Snoothrank: 3/5

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Billy Goat reviewed Masi Brolo di Campofiorin Veronese IGT 2002:

October 2009

Billy Goat

Masi Brolo di Campofiorin Veronese IGT 2002

Starting at $20^.13 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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Billy Goat reviewed Campofiorin Masi 2005:

October 2009

Billy Goat

Campofiorin Masi 2005

Starting at $15^.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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WineFlair reviewed Palazzo Della Torre 2006:

October 2009

WineFlair

A great bargain for an average retail under $20. Corvina, Rondinella and a touch of Sangiovese, 30% of the grapes are held back, dried, and vinified seperately, then added back to the base wine in the style of Amarone....

Palazzo Della Torre 2006

Starting at $15^.97 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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