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Origin/variety: Malmsey is an indigenous, Istrian white variety of grape. Several types of this variety are grown throughout the countries of the Mediterranean, particularly in Italy. In Istria it has been a leading wine producing variety for several centuries. Blessed with lush growth, regular and average to large yield, resistance to fungal diseases, this variety can be depended upon to produce a delectable wine. Characteristics: Light-gold in colour and with a greenish hue, this wine is of harmonious blend, soft to the palate and with a distinct aroma; it has a well developed bouquet and a fragrance which hints of the flowers of the locust tree. Serving: Recommended temperature and accompanying dishes: cooled to a temperature of 10 degrees C this elegant wine goes down well with the gastronomic specialities of Istria, such as roasts with pasta, game with gnocchi, asparagus with ham and eggs, manestra or noodles with cod. Sources:
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This wine is of harmonious blend, soft to the palate and with a distinct
aroma, well developed bouquet and a fragrance reminiscent of the flowers
of the locust tree. It is a very fine, dry white
wine of controlled origin, with an alcohol content of 11 to 12% volume.