Malvasia IGT BIO Venezia Giulia

Malvasia IGT BIO Venezia Giulia is produced by Simon di Brazzan, an organic winery in Cormons, in the heart of Friuli Collio. Malvasia Istriana is one of the oldest and most distinctive grape varieties in Friuli-Venezia Giulia — cultivated in this border region for centuries, with an unmistakable aromatic profile that sets it apart from all other Italian Malvasia varieties. Simon di Brazzan interprets it with a hybrid vinification that enhances its complexity without sacrificing freshness.

The vinification is careful and intricate: 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 ferments in vats 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 typical bitter note of Malvasia Istriana. On the palate, it is 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
Vinification: 2 days maceration in press, fermentation in steel at 18°C. A portion: fermentation in vats 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, structured white of Friuli 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 has all the characteristics to evolve magnificently over 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 — is integrated with the minerality of Collio and the depth of the macerated component. The bitter finish is the signature of Malvasia Istriana — not a defect, but the distinctive mark of the grape variety 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 evident in the glass. The hybrid vinification — partly in steel, partly with maceration in vats and aging in barrels — is a precise choice that provides complexity without losing varietal identity. We offer it because it honestly tells the story of Friuli.

FAQ

What dishes pair well with Malvasia IGT BIO Venezia Giulia?
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 en croûte or gratin shellfish.

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

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 winery in Friuli Collio. No synthetic pesticides in the vineyard, indigenous yeasts in the cellar.