Malvasia IGT Organic Venezia Giulia

The Malvasia IGT BIO Venezia Giulia comes from Simon di Brazzan, an organic farm in Cormons, in the heart of the Friulian Collio. Malvasia Istriana is one of the oldest and most distinctive grape varieties of Friuli-Venezia Giulia — cultivated in this border area for centuries, with an unmistakable aromatic profile that distinguishes it from all other Italian Malvasias. Simon di Brazzan interprets it with a hybrid winemaking process that enhances its complexity without sacrificing freshness.

The winemaking is careful and articulated: manual selection, gentle destemming, cooling of the crushed grapes, two-day maceration in the press, soft pressing with a vacuum press, must cleaning by flotation. Most of it ferments in steel at 18°C. A portion, however, ferments in a vat with skins for the entire fermentation, then ages in barrels. Everything remains on the lees until the end of February. The result is a Malvasia of great complexity and depth.

On the nose, white flowers, peach, apricot, and a bitter note typical of Malvasia Istriana. On the palate, enveloping and savory, with a surprising structure and a long, persistent finish with hints of bitter almond.

Grape variety: Malvasia Istriana 100% | Vintage: 2024 | Alcohol: 14% | Format: 0.75 l
Serving temperature: 10–12°C
Winemaking: 2 days maceration in the press, fermentation in steel at 18°C. A portion: fermentation in a vat with skins for the entire fermentation, then aging in barrels. On the lees until the end of February.

Recommended for

For those who want to discover Malvasia Istriana in its most complex and territorial version — not the sweet or aromatic Malvasia of Southern Italy, but the dry and structured white of the Friulian Collio. It is the right bottle for those who love whites with personality and want something different from the usual Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon.

When to drink it

It is already enjoyable today, but it has all the characteristics to evolve magnificently in the next 3-5 years if stored correctly. The macerated component and the time on the lees give it sufficient structure for aging.

Taste characteristics

A structured and complex Malvasia, in which the aromatic richness of the grape — white flowers, peach, apricot — integrates with the minerality of the Collio and the depth of the macerated component. The bitter finish is the signature of Malvasia Istriana — not a defect, but the distinctive sign of the grape in this area.

Why we chose this wine

Because Malvasia Istriana is one of the most distinctive grape varieties of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, and Simon di Brazzan interprets it with an artisanal seriousness that is clearly felt in the glass. The hybrid winemaking — partly in steel, partly with maceration in a vat and aging in barrels — is a precise choice that adds complexity without losing varietal identity. We propose it because it honestly tells the story of Friuli.

FAQ

What dishes does Malvasia IGT BIO Venezia Giulia pair with?
Baked or grilled fish, fish risottos, semi-aged cheeses, seafood appetizers. Its structure also makes it suitable for more elaborate dishes such as sea bass in a crust or gratin shellfish.

What is Malvasia Istriana? Is it the same as other Malvasias?
No. Malvasia Istriana is an indigenous grape variety from Friuli-Venezia Giulia and Istria, completely different from the Malvasias of Southern Italy. It produces dry, structured, and savory wines, with a characteristic bitter finish. It has nothing to do with sweet or aromatic Malvasias.

Why is part of the wine macerated with the skins?
The maceration of a portion of the must for the entire fermentation extracts aromatic complexity, structure, and savoriness that steel fermentation alone would not provide. Subsequent aging in barrels adds roundness. The final blend balances freshness and depth.

Is it a certified organic wine?
Yes. Simon di Brazzan is a certified organic farm in the Friulian Collio. No synthetic pesticides in the vineyard, indigenous yeasts in the cellar.