Winery Punta AriaQuarta Espressione Malvasia delle Lipari Passito
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The Quarta Espressione Malvasia delle Lipari Passito of the Winery Punta Aria is in the top 0 of wines of Malvasia delle Lipari.
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Discover the grape variety: Valensi
Light, simply fruity reds with a pale ruby colour, soft tannins and a light palate with moderate acidity, featuring understated aromas of red fruits. Discreet Provençal profile. Nearly extinct, preserved in INRAE varietal collections for its heritage value; it bears witness to the pre-phylloxera ampelographic diversity of southern France and is among the patrimonial varieties under study. Rare French black variety, once grown in Provence.
Informations about the Winery Punta Aria
The Winery Punta Aria is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 4 wines for sale in the of Malvasia delle Lipari to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Malvasia delle Lipari
Sicilian DOC (1973) of the volcanic Aeolian Islands northeast of Sicily (Lipari, Salina, Stromboli). Exclusive Malvasia di Lipari (up to 8% Corinto Nero) on black volcanic soils and sea spray. In passito (sun-dried grapes): amber robe with intense dried apricot, honey, white flowers, vanilla, hazelnut and a saline-volcanic hint. ≥18% abv, minimum 60 g/L residual sugar.
The wine region of Sicily
Major qualitative renewal. Sunny, expressive reds: fleshy, spicy Nero d'Avola (black cherry, blackberry, liquorice), fine, mineral Nerello Mascalese on Etna (recalls Pinot Noir), light, crisp Frappato in Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG. Lively, saline whites: Catarratto, fat, iodised Grillo, taut Carricante, floral Inzolia. Amber, walnutty fortified Marsala.
The word of the wine: Rough
Wine without finesse with rough tannins.
