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Malvar is a white grape variety, with its roots in Madrid, Spain.
The wines show medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to tropical fruits, citrus, stone fruits, floral and herbal.
It is planted most seriously in Madrid.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, moderate vigour and a preference for high altitude.
It blends readily with Airén.
On other labels it goes by Malvar Colchicina and Lairén.
At the table it suits salad with chicken and shrimp, chicken korma curry and hot smoked salmon with broccolini.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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salad with chicken and shrimp
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chicken korma curry
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hot smoked salmon with broccolini
Also labelled.
Malvar Colchicina, Lairén.
Bottles to look for.
- Alma de Valdeguerra Blanco, Madrid, Spain
- Alto de Pioz Malvar Vino de la Tierra de Castilla, Spain
- Bodegas Jimenez Landi Vinos Singulares Blanco Malvar, Mentrida, Spain
- Bodegas Mas Que Vinos 'La Malvar' Vino Blanco de la Tierra de Castilla, Spain
- Cinco Leguas 'La Maldicion' Malvar de Valdilecha, Madrid, Spain
- Finca Herrera 'Bailarina' Malvar, Madrid, Spain
- Recuero & Co Calambur Malvar, Castilla La Mancha, Spain
- Txinpanze Malvar, Vinos de Madrid, Spain
Malvar: common questions
01.What does Malvar taste like?+
Malvar tastes of tropical fruits, citrus, stone fruits, floral and herbal. The wines show medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Malvar from?+
Malvar originates in Madrid, Spain.
03.Where is Malvar grown?+
The key regions for Malvar are Madrid.
04.What food pairs with Malvar?+
Pour it with salad with chicken and shrimp, chicken korma curry and hot smoked salmon with broccolini.
05.What else is Malvar called?+
Malvar is also labelled Malvar Colchicina and Lairén.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Spain.