corvina
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A red or rosé wine from northern Italy made from a local grape variety
- noun
- /kɔrˈviːnə/
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corvina
- The sommelier recommended corvina for its light, fruity flavor and smooth finish.
Examples
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During the wine tasting, she preferred the corvina over the other red wines offered.
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Have you ever tried corvina wine?
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They enjoyed a glass of corvina with their pasta at the Italian restaurant.
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I enjoyed a glass of corvina with dinner.
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They enjoyed a glass of corvina with their pasta at the Italian restaurant.
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The sommelier recommended corvina for its light, fruity flavor and smooth finish.
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During the wine tasting, she preferred the corvina over the other red wines offered.
Synonyms
rosé
vscorvina
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6.0
A light pink wine made from red grapes
is made from one grape variety in northern Italy rather than any pink wine
Surface Forms
Etymology
Corvina for the wine takes its name from the corvina grape, whose name comes from the Latin root corvus, meaning 'crow' because the grapes are very dark. So a glass of corvina often has a rich red color and a full, fruity taste.