Wines made from Malvasia grapes of Rioja
Discover the best wines made with Malvasia as a single variety or as a blend of Rioja.
More informations about the variety Malvasia
Aromatic, rich whites or reds ranging from pale gold to amber, with a broad palate and variable acidity, featuring signature aromas of yellow fruits (apricot, peach), white flowers, honey, dried fruits, muscat and spice notes. Made dry, sweet, liqueur and sparkling. Stars of countless Italian (Malvasia delle Lipari, Colli Piacentini), Spanish, Portuguese (Madeira) and Croatian appellations. Family of historic grape varieties of Greek origin (Monemvasia).
More informations about the region of Rioja
Star of great Spanish reds: signature Tempranillo, elegant and complex, with notes of ripe cherry, plum, leather, vanilla and tobacco from American oak ageing. Classification by age: fruity Joven, balanced Crianza, ample Reserva, deep, silky Gran Reserva (5 years, 2 in barrel). Some fresh Viura whites and generous rosés. Spain's first DOCa (1991), 3 sub-zones (Alta, Alavesa, Oriental), 93.
What are the typical flavors of the Malvasia grape variety?
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Malvasia
- EarthPresent in 2% of Malvasia
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Malvasia
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Malvasia
- OakPresent in 2% of Malvasia
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Malvasia
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Malvasia
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Malvasia
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Malvasia
- FloralPresent in 2% of Malvasia
- Tropical fruitPresent in 2% of Malvasia
- PineapplePresent in 1% of Malvasia
- CreamPresent in 1% of Malvasia
- CherryPresent in 1% of Malvasia
- GrapefruitPresent in 1% of Malvasia
- OakyPresent in 1% of Malvasia
- TropicalPresent in 1% of Malvasia
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Malvasia
- SmokePresent in 1% of Malvasia
- ApplesPresent in 1% of Malvasia