Corvinone
History
Difficult to trace to its origins, as in the past it was confused for a biotype of Corvina Veronese , this red grape variety was entered in the National Catalogue of varieties of vine wine only in 1993.
CORVINONE: Was long regarded as a clone of Corvina but is a grape variety of its own. Produces a wine with similar characteristics but of somewhat lesser quality.
CORVINONE VERONESE: Has synonym names Corvina Grossa and Cruinon. Reported to be quite similar to the Corvina Nera variety but regarded as lesser quality, although it has higher sugars and better color/tannins, ...
 See also: Style, Fresh, Aroma, Ageing, Full
  
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