Malvasia 2019
100% Istrian Malvasia dry
Istrian Malvasia is a grape variety from the remarkably diverse Malvasia family, present throughout the Mediterranean but with its origins in Greece. Thanks to the efforts of winemakers along the northern Adriatic coast, Istrian Malvasia is the best known Malvasia in the world. In the Karst region, Malvasia shares the crown with Vitovska as the queen of white grape varieties.
Proefnotities
APPEARANCE golden yellow with lemony reflections
NOSE green apple/grapefruit/pineapple/linden flower/lime
PALATE green apple/grapefruit/herbal tea/lime
FINISH freshness/almonds/mineralIMPRESSION refreshing/quaffable/juicy
MOOD glou-glou/funky
Wijnmaakproces
MACERATION
7 days in open vats/manual pigeage and bâtonnage
MATURATION
12 months – acacia barrels