Collection: Organic Malvasia Venezia Giulia
Malvasia is a family of grape varieties—not a single grape variety—that includes dozens of different varieties, spread throughout the Mediterranean since antiquity. The name probably derives from Monemvasia, a Greek port in the Peloponnese from which ships laden with sweet wine sailed to European markets in the Middle Ages. The Venetians, great wine merchants, spread Malvasia throughout their commercial empire—from Veneto to Friuli, from Dalmatia to the Greek islands.
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Malvasia Istriana, cultivated in Friuli Venezia Giulia and Istria, is a distinct variety from other Italian Malvasias: it is an aromatic grape but not excessively so, with a structure and freshness that make it versatile both as an aperitif wine and as an accompaniment to fish and shellfish dishes.
Curiosity: Malvasia was for centuries the favourite wine of popes and kings of Europe. Shakespeare mentions it in several works—in Richard III, the Duke of Clarence is drowned in a barrel of Malvasia, a death considered almost a privilege at the time. Chaucer, Rabelais, and Boccaccio mention it as a symbol of luxury and pleasure.
Discover the price of organic Malvasia Venezia Giulia in our selection: straw yellow color with golden reflections, aromas of peach, apricot, orange blossoms, and a delicate aromatic note that never tires the palate. On the palate, it is soft, savory, with a freshness that invites a second sip. Pairings: seafood appetizers, sarde in saor, squid ink risotto, fresh cheeses, artisanal cooked ham.
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−15% ⚠️ Ultime!Malvasia IGT Organic Venezia Giulia
Vendor:SIMON DI BRAZZANRegular price €18,50Regular price€22,00Sale price €18,50Sale
