Corvina vs Molinara

Corvina and Molinara rate the same on all four of our scales.

Sweetness, body, tannin and acidity are our rating of a typical dry table wine from each grape.

Corvina

Red · Veneto region of Italy

sour cherry, light, bitter almond

Molinara

Red · Veneto region of Italy

pale, tart, light, a blender

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Light
Body: Light; Low
Tannin: Low; High
Acidity: High; 12 to 13.5%
Alcohol: 11 to 12.5%; 14 to 16 °C
Serve at: 13 to 15 °C; Valpolicella, Bardolino
Regions: Valpolicella, Bardolino

Only Corvina

Risotto and rice dishes

Both pair with

Charcuterie
Pizza
Chicken

Only Molinara

Pasta with tomato sauce

Sources

Style profiles, pairings and serving figures are our own assessment. Regions and origins: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0); see the Corvina and Molinara pages.