white grape

Malvasia

Warm Mediterranean islands and coastlines; full sun brings honeyed richness.

Known as: Malvasia Bianca, Malmsey, Malvazia

Malvasia is not one grape but an ancient family of aromatic whites spread across the Mediterranean, from the famous Malmsey of Madeira's history to the wine-dark Malvasia delle Lipari of the islands.

It lends perfumed, sometimes skin-contact whites of apricot and honey, and it has been cultivated for millennia, sweet and dry alike.

For the buyer, Malvasia is aromatic intrigue — floral, golden and distinctively Mediterranean.

Flavour & Aroma Profile

Aroma

tropical fruithoneyfloralstone fruit

Flavour

apricothoneypearalmondwaxy

Food Pairing

  • · grilled fish
  • · risotto
  • · aged cheese
  • · almond cakes

Notable Malvasia Wines

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Curated top picks first, then other wines made from Malvasia.