Cabernet Franc vs Corvina
As Uvas
Cabernet Franc
Red uva
Cabernet Franc — red grape from Loire Valley and Bordeaux. Produces herbaceous, elegant wines with red berry, violet, and pencil shaving aromas.
Corvina
Red uva
Corvina — most important red grape of Valpolicella, Veneto. Produces wines with cherry, spice, and bitter almond; essential for Amarone production.