malvasia

Noun

Meaning

grape used to make malmsey wine

Synonyms

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Examples

In 1967, the Denominazione di origine controllata (DOC) regulation set by the Italian government firmly established the "Ricasoli formula" of a Sangiovese-based blend with 10–30% Malvasia and Trebbiano. Source: Internet

His recipe called for 70% Sangiovese, 15% Canaiolo, 10% Malvasia (later amended to include Trebbiano ) and 5% other local red varieties. Source: Internet

H. Johnson Vintage: The Story of Wine pg 414-420 Simon and Schuster 1989 ISBN 0-671-68702-6 Prior to Ricasoli, Canaiolo was emerging as the dominant variety in the Chianti blend with Sangiovese and Malvasia playing supporting roles. Source: Internet

The grape varieties destined for sweeter wines – Bual and Malvasia – are often fermented on their skins to leach more phenols from the grapes to balance the sweetness of the wine. Source: Internet

Grape varieties Malvasia (also known as Malmsey or Malvazia) grape variety. Source: Internet

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