A sparkling radiant drink created from the special Malvasia grape variety - a wine worthy of praise from the most sophisticated gourmets. Born in the Mediterranean, it quickly won fans and received decent fame and good reviews.
Drink history
Grape varieties "Malvasia" - an alpine plant in the Mediterranean region. The first wine production with the participation of this variety belongs to the Greeks of Peloponnese, Crete and Cyprus.
The birthplace of the drink is considered to be the city of Monemvasia. Skillful and experienced winemakers of the Mediterranean used for growing and cultivating an area with favorable soil suitable for grapes of this variety. White wine "Malvasia" with a unique bouquet of taste from the beginning of the XII century has become one of the most actively bought drinks.
For more than five centuries, this wine has been a leader in Western and Eastern markets, but the Turkish invasion and destruction of vineyards in Monemvasia has put an edge to the production of a valuable wine variety. Several grape vines left in some areas helped to preserve the unique look.
Today, Italy, Spain, Croatia and the Canary Islands are engaged in the production of a unique drink.
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 appeared dry and sparkling wine. "Malvasia" is distinguished by strength, fullness and a characteristic aroma with almond chords.
This grape variety belongs to the Mediterranean group and is characterized by a specific, memorable taste and unforgettable dizzy aroma. Full of juice, bright yellow berries, almost untouched by a waxy coating, can be covered with rare small spots or dots of a brownish tint. Depending on the soil of the territory where the grapes grow, the color of the berries can vary from pale green to a reddish hue.
Thanks to the unique properties of Malvasia grapes, wine acquires tangible astringency and alcohol.
"Malvasia" from the Canary Islands
The special properties of the soil on the islands of Lansorote, La Palma and Tenerife, where the Malvasia grapevine was brought at the end of the 15th century, give the finished drink a special quality and a unique bouquet of taste.
The sea air, volcanic lowlands and the suitable climate of the Canary Islands give the drink a unique flavor combination and the required level of alcohol.
For the preparation of wine using carefully selected juicy berries, collected in several stages (taking into account the degree of maturity). With the help of easy pressing get the highest grade of drink.
Lancerote Island is famous for its special technology of growing grapes, so that 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 unique in quality and taste bouquet wine "Malvasia".
Tenerife invites its guests to enjoy this wonderful drink in real wine cellars, fully enjoying the unique aromas and flavoring chords 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 accord in a straw-yellow transparent color combines the unique “Malvasia” -wine. Croatia pleases with a hospitable welcome and unique flavor, a perfect complement to which is considered the white wine that is produced in Istria.
Istra "Malvasia" is considered to be 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 producer of the drink, is remembered not only by buying souvenir wine, but also by a fascinating history tour, 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 large scale. Under the vineyards of this type huge areas are occupied, and the use of various subspecies is striking in its diversity.
Wine "Malvasia Bianca Pulia" 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-making zone producing 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 the volcanoes", a dense, gilded, bright drink, sung in poetry and prose.
Spanish "Malvasia"
The traditional bright and unique Spanish flavor left an imprint on the character of the drink born in the local vineyards of the Malvasia variety. Wine endowed with explosive temperament, a vibrant essence and excellent taste, worthy of high praise by connoisseurs of this drink.
Unique technologies for blending berries 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 character of the drink
A unique bouquet of taste and aroma combinations, a unique aftertaste and outstanding ability to long exposure with subsequent improvement in quality characterizes the variety "Malvasia". The wine that conquered the most demanding gourmets enjoys worldwide fame and recognition.
This is an unsurpassed drink, capable over time to acquire a more rich and vibrant taste and aroma, has an exquisite noble character.
The top of winemaking art is the manufacture of champagne. The Malvasia variety is used for the Italian Mastro Binelli, whose vivid grape character is characterized by a unique aromatic duo of peach and apricot. This unique drink, filled with sunny golden radiance, perfectly complements and sets off cold snacks, salads.
Especially successful and popular among tourists is “Moscato” - a sparkling drink of the Malvasia variety, sung in the famous Illiad of Homer.
The unique noble wine "Malvasia" is not an inaccessible luxury. In this segment, a wide variety of drinks from ordinary canteens to rare expensive species.
The wine goes well with nut, fruit and biscuit desserts, ice cream, light Mediterranean snacks. A true gourmet pleasure is drinking as an independent drink.
The opinion of wine gourmets
Unique and bright wines of the Malvasia variety are incredibly popular among wine connoisseurs.
Feeling the charm of "Malvasia de Lipari", gourmets note a unique deep amber shade of the drink, a rich, perfectly balanced taste, a unique light and delicate bouquet of peaches and citruses, which emphasizes marmalade-floral sweetness. This is a great addition to delicate, light desserts.
"Malvasia" from the Canary Islands in the reviews of tourists is a unique drink with a sensual rich muscat bouquet of taste and aroma. It was he who sang in the immortal poems of Shakespeare. The wine was especially popular at the royal court. Washington's congratulatory speech in honor of the first Independence Day was delivered by the author with a glass of Malvasia with Tenerife in his hands.
The Istrian "Malvasia" from Croatia in the stories of travelers is a unique symbol of local flavor, hospitality and hospitality of winemakers. This is an ordinary companion of unique Mediterranean delicacies. Wine is served with fish platter, seafood, and tagliatelle.
A unique drink was preferred by many famous personalities, royal persons, poets, artists and politicians. Wine from grapes of the Malvasia variety does not leave indifferent even the most sophisticated gourmets.