Corvina is a red wine grape grown in the Veneto region of Italy, used in Valpolicella and Bardolino blends, and pairs well with fish dishes. Amarone-based risotto is a specialty in the region.
Corvina is a type of wine grape native to Italy. Sometimes it is also called Cruina or Corvina Veronese. This wine grape is most commonly grown in a northeastern region of Italy called the Veneto. The grapes that come from this vine usually produce wines that are red in color but light in flavour. They often have a subtle fruity flavor and can also have an almond flavor.
Regionally, this type of wine grape is used to produce the Valpolicella and Bardolino wine varietals, which usually conform to the aroma profiles described above. Corvina is often used with other wine grape varieties to create blended wines. For example, in the Bardolino blend, the Corvina grape makes up about 70 percent of the blend. The Garda Corvina blend usually uses 85 percent of the grape. The latter blend usually includes Barbera and Marzemino grapes.
When Corvina is used in blends, it is commonly combined with grapes of the Rossignola, Rondinella and Molinara varieties. Just like Corvina, these three types of wine grapes are also grown in the northeastern region of Italy in Veneto. Other types of wine produced with this grape are Recioto and Amarone wines.
This type of wine pairs well with numerous types of Italian dishes. It’s especially good with meals that include pasta and marinara as appetizers. Although it is a red wine, it is best paired with fish dishes. This is an unusual quality as there is a wine rule of thumb that red wine should be paired with red meats and white wine paired with poultry, fish and seafood. This is an exception. Corvina is particularly beautiful with very simple fish dishes such as a fish that is grilled and lightly seasoned with delicate herbs or prawns that are drizzled with butter and a light seasoning.
Amarone, which is based on this type of wine grape, is sometimes used as an ingredient in risotto. In fact, Amarone-based risotto is a specialty common to the northern Italian region where the grapes are grown. The wine offers a nice light acidity and flavor to the creamy risotto, while also offering an appetizing coloration to the dish, which is otherwise often quite bland despite its delicious flavors and textures. While this wine is most commonly found in northern Italy, it can also be found in other parts of the world where it is imported.
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