Corvina

The hills of Valpolicella are the home of Corvina. As the soul of Veronese viticulture, it lends the wines their juicy sour cherry fruit, a delicate almond note and invigorating acidity. While it traditionally forms the classic base for Amarone alongside Corvinone and Rondinella, when vinified as a single variety it reveals an ethereal, red-berry lightness. For Amarone, the grapes are dried for months on racks following the Appassimento method, during which the thick-skinned Corvina concentrates sugar, extract and aroma. On the palate, it is underpinned by a subtle herbal spice that pairs beautifully with air-dried ham or braised pasta dishes.

Our winemakers in Veneto demonstrate just how multifaceted this grape can be. The estate Ca´ La Bionda bottles a rare solo act of clear radiance with its Corvina IGT, yet also showcases the region’s classic blending strength in its Casal Vegri. An equally vibrant, biodynamic expression of the variety is found at Fidora, whose Monte Tabor Valpolicella impresses with unadulterated freshness.