Although rare in the US, this grape is widely planted along the Mediterranean, from Portugal to Greece. Like the Mediterranean, the marine-influenced warm days and cool nights of Monterey County are an ideal growing environment.
APPELATION
San Bernabe Vineyard, Monterey
ALCOHOL
13.60%
BLEND
100% Malvasia Bianca
PRODUCTION
381 Cases
"The smell of the winery on the day the Malvasia is harvested is something that can't be explained. "
Christopher Ferrara, Winemaker
Malvasia Tasting Notes
For the Casual Wine Drinker
This wine smells sweet, but proves dry on the palate. The aromas are incredibly floral and pronounced. This wine is perfect to sit and sip, but also pairs well with equally aromatic dishes. Complementary styles of food include Thai and even Mexican dishes.
For the Wine Connoisseur
Jasmine, white peach, apricot aromas are complemented with grapefruit, honeysuckle and lemon flavors on the palate. This wine is crisp with strong minerality in its youth and matures boasting more viscosity and texture.
Malvasia & the Italian Tradition
Found in Campania, Pulgia, Calabria and Sicilian regions of Italy. Typically fermented into dry crisp wines and on occasion slightly sweet.
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