The wine region of Malvasia delle Lipari is located in the region of Sicile of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Caravaglio or the Domaine Hauner produce mainly wines sweet, sparkling and white. On the nose of Malvasia delle Lipari often reveals types of flavors of apples, non oak or peach and sometimes also flavors of dried fruit, citrus fruit or spices. In the mouth of Malvasia delle Lipari is a powerful.
We currently count 13 estates and châteaux in the of Malvasia delle Lipari, producing 18 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Malvasia delle Lipari go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or appetizers and snacks.
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