"Malvasia" (wine): customer reviews

2024 Author: Isabella Gilson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:14

Sparkling radiant drink, created from a special grape variety "Malvasia" - a wine worthy of praise from the most sophisticated gourmets. Born in the Mediterranean, it quickly won fans and received a well-deserved fame and good reviews.

Drink history

Grape varieties "Malvasia" - a high- altitude plant of the Mediterranean region. The first wine production with the participation of this variety belongs to the Greeks of the Peloponnese, Crete and Cyprus.

The city of Monemvasia is considered to be the birthplace of the drink. Skillful and experienced Mediterranean winemakers used to grow and cultivate the area with favorable soil suitable for this grape variety. White wine "Malvasia" with a unique bouquet of taste has become one of the most actively bought drinks since the beginning of the XII century.

For more than five centuries this wine has held a leading position in Western and Eastern markets, but the Turkish invasion and destruction of the vineyards in Monemvasia put an end to the production of a valuable wine variety. A few grape vines left in some areas have helped to preserve the unique look.

Today by producing uniquethe drink is handled by Italy, Spain, Croatia and the Canary Islands.

Taste features

"Malvasia" is one of the oldest grape varieties, from which drinks of all possible colors are made. Traditionally, they were fortified and dessert, but later dry and sparkling wine appeared. "Malvasia" is strong, full-bodied and characteristic aroma with almond accords.

This grape variety belongs to the Mediterranean group and is characterized by a specific, memorable taste and an unforgettable dizzying aroma. Full of juice, bright yellow berries, practically untouched by a wax coating, may be covered with rare small spots or dots of a brownish hue. Depending on the soil of the area where the grapes grow, the color of the berries can vary from pale green to reddish.

Due to the unique properties of Malvasia grapes, the wine acquires a noticeable astringency and alcohol.

"Malvasia" from the Canary Islands

The special properties of the soil on the islands of Lanzorote, La Palma and Tenerife, where the Malvasia grapevine was introduced at the end of the 15th century, give the finished drink a special quality and a unique bouquet of taste.

Sea air, volcanic lowland soils and the suitable climate of the Canary Islands give the drink a unique flavor combination and the right level of alcohol.

For the preparation of wine using carefully selected juicy berries, collected in several steps(given the degree of maturity). With light pressing, a premium drink is obtained.

The island of Lanzarote is famous for the special technology of growing grapes, thanks to which the taste of the finished drink is quite original and memorable.

"Malvasia" from the island of La Palma is the wine closest to its Greek ancestor, and the drink from Tenerife is especially popular among tourists. Winemakers of the island produce Malvasia wine, unique in its qualities and taste bouquet.

Tenerife invites its guests to enjoy this wonderful drink in real wine cellars, fully experiencing the unique aromas and taste accords of world famous Canary wines.

"Malvasia" from Croatia

Excellent shades and unique taste characteristics gives the drink Croatia. Light notes of delicate acacia inflorescences, juicy apricot-peach mix, seasoned with a lemon chord in a straw-yellow transparent color, combines the unique "Malvasia" wine. Croatia pleases with a hospitable welcome and unique flavor, which is considered a perfect complement to white wine produced in Istria.

Istra "Malvasia" is rightfully considered one of the highest quality wines of the variety, with a unique taste and aroma.

A trip to Croatia and a visit to the famous Kozlovchey, the largest and most famous drink producer, is remembered not only by a purchasesouvenir wine, but also a fascinating excursion into history, features of a unique variety and unique tasting from the owners of the vineyard.

Italian "Malvasia"

Italian winemakers use the Malvasia grape variety on a significant scale. Under the vineyards of this type, huge areas of the territory are occupied, and the use of various subspecies is striking in its diversity.

Wine "Malvasia bianca puglia" is traditionally dessert or red. Muscat from berries of this variety is distinguished by originality and exquisite aroma, champagne and white wines are characterized by a bright original bouquet.

Drinks from the Aeolian Islands, a unique wine-growing area that produces the sweet white wine "Malvasia", are especially famous among gourmets. Vulcano, Lipari and Soline - the islands of the main wine zone, are famous for the true "wine of volcanoes", a dense, gilded, bright drink, sung in verse and prose.

Spanish "Malvasia"

Traditional bright and unique Spanish flavor left its mark on the character of the drink, born in the local vineyards of the Malvasia variety. The wine, endowed with explosive temperament, bright essence and excellent taste, is worthy of high praise from connoisseurs of this drink.

Unique berry blending technologies are used by the Spaniards to enhance the unique aromatic properties of the drink and the body density of red and white wines.

Significance and noble characterdrink

A unique bouquet of flavor and aroma combinations, a unique aftertaste and an outstanding long-term aging with subsequent quality improvement characterizes the variety "Malvasia". The wine, which conquered the most demanding gourmets, enjoys worldwide fame and recognition.

This is an unsurpassed drink, capable of acquiring a richer and brighter taste and aroma over time, has an exquisite noble character.

Champagne making is considered to be the pinnacle of wine-making art. The variety "Malvasia" is used for the Italian "Mastro Binelli", the bright grape character of which is distinguished by a unique aromatic duet of peach and apricot. This unique drink, filled with a sunny golden glow, perfectly complements and sets off cold appetizers, salads.

Moscato, a sparkling drink of the Malvasia variety, sung in the famous Iliad by Homer, enjoys particular success and popularity among tourists.

The unique noble wine "Malvasia" is not an inaccessible luxury. This segment has a whole variety of drinks from ordinary canteens to rare expensive types.

The wine goes well with nut, fruit and biscuit desserts, ice cream, light Mediterranean snacks. A true gourmet delight to drink on its own.

Opinion of wine connoisseurs

The unique and vibrant wines of the "Malvasia" variety enjoy an incrediblepopular among wine connoisseurs.

Feeling the charm of "Malvasia de Lipari", gourmets note the unique deep amber shade of the drink, a rich, perfectly balanced taste, a unique light and delicate bouquet of peaches and citrus fruits, which emphasizes the marmalade-floral sweetness. This is the perfect accompaniment to delicate, light desserts.

"Malvasia" from the Canary Islands in the reviews of tourists is a unique drink with a sensual rich nutmeg bouquet of taste and aroma. It was he who was sung in the immortal poems of Shakespeare. Wine was especially popular at the royal court. Washington's congratulatory speech in honor of the first Independence Day of the United States was delivered by the author with a glass of "Malvasia" with Tenerife in his hands.

Istra "Malvasia" from Croatia in the stories of travelers is a unique symbol of local color, hospitality and cordiality of winemakers. This is a regular companion of unique Mediterranean delicacies, the wine is served with fish platter, seafood dishes, tagliatelle.

The unique drink was preferred by many famous personalities, royals, poets, artists and politicians. Wine from the grape variety "Malvasia" does not leave indifferent even the most sophisticated gourmets.