Crovino is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Liguria, Italy.
Structurally it lands at light-medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for strawberry, mulberry and pepper.
The regions that matter for it are Liguria.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening and low vigour.
Watch for the synonyms: Cruvin.
At the table it suits ravioli stuffed with sausage and fennel, pumpkin and haloumi salad and prosciutto ham.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Cruvin.
Bottles to look for.
- Punta Crena 'Cruvin' Colline Savonesi IGT, Liguria, Italy
- Weingut Arno Kruft Cuvee Veldenzer Crovino Feinherb, Mosel, Germany
Crovino: common questions
01.What does Crovino taste like?+
02.Where is Crovino from?+
03.Where is Crovino grown?+
04.What food pairs with Crovino?+
05.What else is Crovino called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.