Malvasia is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Mediterranean, Italy.
Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, low acidity, varies and medium alcohol.
Look for stone fruits, floral notes, citrus, herbaceous hints, floral and herbal.
In the cellar it meets unoaked.
The regions that matter for it are Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Douro, Madeira and Malvasia delle Lipari.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, medium vigour and a preference for maritime.
It blends readily with Trebbiano and Viura.
Watch for the synonyms: Malmsey, Malvasier, Malvazia and Monemvasia.
At the table it suits light dishes, white meats, blue cheese risotto, waldorf salad and white fish fillets.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Malmsey, Malvasier, Malvazia, Monemvasia.
Bottles to look for.
- Adega Regional de Colares Arenae Malvasia, Colares, Portugal
- Barbeito 10 Year Old Malvasia Old Reserve, Madeira, Portugal
- Barbeito Malvasia, Madeira, Portugal
- Barone Ricasoli Castello di Brolio Vin Santo del Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy
- Blandy's 10 Year Old Malmsey, Madeira, Portugal
- Blandy's Vintage Malmsey, Madeira, Portugal
- Bodegas Los Bermejos Malvasia Volcanica Seco, Lanzarote, Spain
- Borgo del Tiglio Collio Malvasia, Friuli, Italy
Malvasia: common questions
01.What does Malvasia taste like?+
02.Where is Malvasia from?+
03.Where is Malvasia grown?+
04.What food pairs with Malvasia?+
05.What else is Malvasia called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.