Malvasia Istriana

The Malvasia Istriana, also known as malvasia bianca, malvasia friuliana, malvasia del Carso and malvasia d'Istria is a semi-aromatic, white grape variety that is widely planted in Friuli Venezia Giulia, cultivation dates back to 300 dc and neighboring Veneto, part of the Malvasia family of Greek origin. Malvasia Istriana is a grape that is easy to grow and can withstand cold winters, early frosts, and windy places, probably one of the reasons why it has found its perfect habitat in Friuli.

What does a wine from the Malvasia Istriana grape taste like?

Wines made with Malvasia Istriana have straw yellow color, a medium acidity with potentially high alcohol and their style varies depending on the area and the producer, they go from light and fresh to full-bodied, soft and luscious. Malvasia Istriana wines tend to be fresher than wines from most other 'Malvasias' and have a distinctive nose with floral notes. On the palate, wines made with Malvasia Istriana are normally fresh but can, when aged, produce fine and complex wine.