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Key regions
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Synonyms
Malvasia Istriana is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Istrian Peninsula, Croatia.
Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for citrus, apple, stone fruits, floral and mineral.
The regions that matter for it are Istria, Friuli-Venezia Giulia and Goriška Brda.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, medium vigour and a preference for moderate to warm climate.
Watch for the synonyms: Malvazija Istarska.
At the table it suits seafood, white fish, poultry, light pasta dishes and salads.
Rewards decades in the cellar.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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seafood
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white fish
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poultry
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light pasta dishes
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salads
Also labelled.
Malvazija Istarska.
Bottles to look for.
- Azienda Agricola Castelvecchio Malvasia Istriana Carso, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
- Benvenuti Vina Anno Domini Malvazija Istarska, Istria, Croatia
- Benvenuti Vina Malvazija Istarska, Istria, Croatia
- Cantina Produttori di Cormons Malvasia Friuli, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
- Cattunar Malvazija Istarska, Primorska Hrvatska, Croatia
- Damjanic Malvazija Istarska, Istria, Croatia
- Fiegl Malvasia Istriana Collio Goriziano, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
- Marinic Zala, Goriska Brda, Slovenia
Malvasia Istriana: common questions
01.What does Malvasia Istriana taste like?+
Malvasia Istriana tastes of citrus, apple, stone fruits, floral and mineral. Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Malvasia Istriana from?+
Malvasia Istriana originates in Istrian Peninsula, Croatia.
03.Where is Malvasia Istriana grown?+
The key regions for Malvasia Istriana are Istria, Friuli-Venezia Giulia and Goriška Brda.
04.What food pairs with Malvasia Istriana?+
Pour it with seafood, white fish, poultry, light pasta dishes and salads.
05.What else is Malvasia Istriana called?+
Malvasia Istriana is also labelled Malvazija Istarska.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Croatia.