Winery PilatoMalvazija Istarska
White wine
This wine generally goes well with
Details and technical informations about Winery Pilato's Malvazija Istarska.
Discover the grape variety: Primitivo
From Croatia where it is called crljenak kastelanski or pribidrag. According to genetic analyses carried out by Professor Carole Meredith of California University in Davis (United States), it is related to the Croatian plavac mali and Zinfandel. It is also found in South Africa, New Zealand, Chile, Brazil, Germany, Bulgaria, Albania, Italy under the name of Primitivo, Malta, Greece, Portugal and to some extent in Croatia. In the United States (California), it is one of the most widely planted grape varieties, having been introduced in the 1830s well before Primitivo. In France, it is registered in the official catalogue of vine varieties on the A1 list under the name Primitivo.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Malvazija Istarska from Winery Pilato are 2012, 2019, 2017, 2015 and 2016.
Informations about the Winery Pilato
The Winery Pilato is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 10 wines for sale in the of Istra to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Istra
The wine region of Istra of Croatia. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Meneghetti or the Domaine Medea produce mainly wines white, red and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Istra are Terrano, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Istra often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, quince or hay and sometimes also flavors of grass, honeysuckle or truffle.
The word of the wine: Spicy
Said of a wine whose taste and aromas are reminiscent of spices.
