Malvasia delle Lipari DOC
Malvasia delle Lipari and Corinto Nero are grown on Salina in elevated vineyards with volcanic soil and excellent exposure. The grapes macerate for a short period before being vinified in stainless steel and then in bottle. Golden in color with fragrant aromas of ripe apricots and figs as well as lavender, thyme, and almonds. Lovely depth and finish.
Wine exported to
Hong Kong, Canada, USA, Australia
Most recent awards
- 2016 | Wine Advocate93
- 2014 | Vinous92
Grape Varieties:
95% Malvasia delle Lipari, 5% Corinto Nero
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
6 days
Type of yeast:
Selected yeast
Fermentation temperature:
16° C (60.8 °F)
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Fining agent:
Yes
Aging containers:
Stainless steel
Bottling period:
March/April
Aging before bottling:
18 months
Aging in bottle:
6 months
Closure:
Natural Cork
Organic:
NO
Vineyard name:
VALDICHIESA
Vineyard location:
On the islands of Salina, off the coast of Sicily
Vineyard size:
12 hectares (30 acres)
Soil composition:
Volcanic soil
Vine training:
Espalier
Altitude:
400 meters (1,300 feet) above sea level
Vine density:
2,430 vines per acre
Yield:
70ql
Exposure:
Northeastern
Years planted:
1994
Age of vines:
25 years old
Time of harvest:
September
First vintage of this wine:
1968
Total yearly production (in bottles):
25,000
Tasting notes:
Delightful golden color with green highlights, rich, ample and aromatic nose of ripe apricots and figs with notes of lavender, thyme and almonds confirmed on a sweet yet fresh palate showing distinct depth and persistence.
Serving temperature:
Best enjoyed at 8-10 °C (46.4-50 °F).
Food pairings:
Excellent with creamy, desserts such as tiramisu and English trifle. Also pair with sharp cheese and cheese with blue-green marbling like gorgonzola or Stilton.
Aging potential:
10 years
Alcohol:
Alcohol cont.: 12.5% by vol.; dry extract: 36.2 g/L; total acidity: 6.6; residual sugar: 75 g/L; pH: 3.4
Winemaker:
Fabrizio Zardini
