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Common synonyms: Corvina Veronese, Cruina, Cassabria

Parentage of the grape: indigenous to Veneto, Italy

History of the grape: There are 6th century written documents by Cassiodoro, a magistrate of Visigoth King Theodorus, describing a sweet wine made from half dried grapes in Verona that is most likely an early version of Amarone or Recioto made from Corvina. “Straw wine,” the process used to make these wines by drying grapes on straw mats before pressing, is a style of wine-making that was passed on from the ancient Greeks. In 643 Lombard King Rotari wrote an edict protecting Corvina and other local grapes from being pulled. Venice became a center of trade during the Byzantine Empire, and Valpolicella (a name that is a likely combination of ancient Greek and Latin meaning “wine from many cellars”) wines made with Corvina (and traditionally Rondinella and Molinara) became a popular export. But subsequent trade embargoes with the Ottomans forced local wine-makers to broaden Read more »

Zenato Corvina Blend Valpolicella Superiore Ripassa
Winery: Zenato
Region: Italy » Veneto » Valpolicella » Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico
Type: Table Wines

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Baked Mac & Cheese Recipe | Taste of Home Recipes

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Allegrini Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico
Winery: Allegrini
Region: Italy » Veneto » Valpolicella » Amarone Della Valpolicella
Type: Table Wines

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Alfredo Sauce (with fettuccine)

Lower the fat in this classic pasta sauce by about 10 grams per serving by using half-and-half instead of whipping cream and decreasing the amount of butter and cheese ever so slightly. Read more »

Allegrini Corvina Blend Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico Amarone Classico
Winery: Allegrini
Region: Italy » Veneto » Valpolicella » Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico
Type: Table Wines

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Baked Radicchio and Mozzarella Pasta

The next time you think of bringing lasagne or another noodle casserole to a potluck, try this recipe instead. It softens radicchio’s bitterness by baking it in a cream sauce; plus the gooey, brown... Read more »

Roccolo Grassi Valpolicella Superiore
Winery: Roccolo Grassi
Region: Italy » Veneto » Valpolicella » Valpolicella Superiore
Type: Table Wines

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Homemade Four Cheese Ravioli

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Buglioni Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico
Winery: Buglioni
Region: Italy » Veneto » Valpolicella » Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico
Type: Table Wines

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Nacho Mac 'n' Cheese Recipe

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Zenato Corvina Blend Valpolicella Ripassa
Winery: Zenato
Region: Italy » Veneto » Valpolicella » Valpolicella Superiore
Type: Table Wines

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Shrimp and Brie Linguine

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Allegrini Corvina Blend Veronese IGT la Poja
Winery: Allegrini
Region: Italy » Veneto » Veronese Igt
Type: Table Wines

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Macaroni and Cheese

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Zenato Corvina Blend Valpolicella Superiore Ripassa
Winery: Zenato
Region: Italy » Veneto » Valpolicella » Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico
Type: Table Wines

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Slow Cooker Lasagna

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Tenuta Sant'Antonio Amarone Della Valpolicella Selezione Antonio Castagnedi
Winery: Tenuta Sant'Antonio
Region: Italy » Veneto » Valpolicella » Amarone Della Valpolicella
Type: Table Wines

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Macaroni Cheese Casserole

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Luigi Righetti Amarone Capitel De'Roari
Winery: Luigi Righetti
Region: Italy » Veneto » Valpolicella » Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico
Type: Table Wines

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Gluten-Free Macaroni and Cheese

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Buy Trabucchi at Chambers St

If you even think you might like Amarone you must try the 2002 Trabucchi Amarone. Not only does this wine defy your Amarone stereotypes, but it does so at about half the price of many better known, though not more satisfying, labels.

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Bertani Amarone Classico (2004)

Winery: Bertani
Region: Italy » Veneto
Varietal: Corvina , Rondinella
Type: Table Wines
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Anna Savino

I agree with Wine.com's review. The bouquet was very rich full of dried fruit and spices. It reminded me of a berry fruitcake! The best part was how full and smooth this wine was in the mouth. Nice finish. This was a unique experience to taste somethin...

Allegrini Corvina Blend Valpolicella Classico Superiore Palazzo Della Torre (2006)

Winery: Allegrini
Region: Italy » Veneto » Valpolicella » Valpolicella Classico Superiore
Varietal: Corvina
Type: Table Wines
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calywa

Delicious, light and fruity wine. Similar to a good pinot noir.

Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico Sergio Zenato Riserva (1998)

Winery: Zenato
Region: Italy » Veneto » Valpolicella » Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico
Varietal: Corvina
Type: Table Wines
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Eric Guido

The nose showed dark, sweet cherry, floral perfumes, and a hint of burnt sugar. On the palate, it showed an almost syrupy consistency with textures morphing between richness and juicy acidity. Cherry sauce and spice dominated in this velvety Amarone ...

Duca del Frassino Valpolicella Superiore Cant. di Soave Rødvin Italia Veneto Øvrige (2008)

Winery: Cadis-cantina Di Soave
Region: Italy » Veneto » Valpolicella » Valpolicella Superiore
Varietal: Molinara , Rondinella , Corvina
Type: Table Wines
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Dennis Lim

Not exactly the best Italian wine out there, as it is unassuming on it's own. Pair with Italian food and the 'hidden' tannins will surface and show their magic!

Bolla Corvina Blend Recioto Della Valpolicella (2007)

Winery: Bolla
Region: Italy » Veneto » Valpolicella » Recioto Della Valpolicella
Varietal: Corvina
Type: Table Wines
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joebernardinoATyahoo

This is wonderful. Cherries, oak, cedar, a bit of tobacco and spice, lingering finish that is long and smooth.

Brigaldara Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico Case Vecie DOCG (2007)

Winery: Brigaldara
Region: Italy » Veneto » Valpolicella » Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico
Varietal: Corvina
Type: Table Wines
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Dennis Lim

This one packs all the things I look for! Strong floral nose, and a lot of fruity, acidic flavours whilst structured with a hint of chocolate tobacco oakiness! Exceptional wine!

Giuseppe Lonardi Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso (2007)

Winery: Giuseppe Lonardi
Region: Italy » Veneto » Valpolicella » Valpolicella Classico Superiore
Varietal: Corvina , Rondinella , Molinara
Color: Red Wines
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alanb1108

A 2007 Blend of Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara from Valpolicella, Italy. Ruby color with mid-rim variation. Dark fruits hints of plum and cranberry with a hint of chocolate. It has a mid-finish on the palette and balanced acidity. This wine is in pe...

Tinazzi Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico (2008)

Winery: Tinazzi
Region: Italy » Veneto » Verona
Varietal: Molinara , Rondinella , Corvina
Type: Table Wines
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Dennis Lim

Great wine! With subtle plums and cherries meshed within a complex structure, it's sure t coax any wine lovers into liking it!

Azienda Agricola Musella Amarone Della Valpolicella (2007)

Winery: Azienda Agricola Musella
Region: Italy » Veneto » Valpolicella » Amarone Della Valpolicella
Varietal: Corvina
Type: Table Wines
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luchavino

On first opening the nose is full of dark lush fruit, coffee and tar. The palate features dark berries, coffee and espresso bean that lingers on to the finish. One hour later the nose is featuring roasted coffee intermingled with roasted meat and not...

Masi Corvina Blend Veronese IGT Campofiorin (2009)

Winery: MASI
Region: Italy » Veneto » Veronese Igt
Varietal: Corvina , Rondinella , Molinara
Type: Table Wines
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Mary Margaret McCamic

Medium to full-bodied, with lots of concentrated fruit. Notes of black cherry, sweet spice, and chocolate dominate.

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