Malvasia delle Lipari Passito DOC
Hauner’s flagship wine, his first love. Unique, inimitable, lush. Late-harvested grapes dry on traditional mats during the day and in the cellar at night. The original “nectar of the gods” and where the Hauner story began. Native grapes 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. The color of light caramel with a fragrant inviting nose of apricot, fig and honey. Lingering flavor that invites the second (and third) sip.
Wine exported to
Hong Kong, Canada, USA, Australia
Most recent awards
- 2019 | James Suckling94
- 2017 | Vini Buoni d'ItaliaCorona
- 2016 | Wine Enthusiast91
- 2016 | Wine Advocate91
- 2014 | Vinous93
- 2011 | Gambero Rosso3 Bicchieri
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):
20,000
Tasting notes:
Superb concentration; one of those rare wines whose high sugar content is sustained by splendid freshness, making it ideally balanced. Characterized by the classic drying process or appassimento that represents one of Salina’s most ancient traditions.
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 pairs well with sharp cheese blue-veined cheese, like Gorgonzola or Stilton.
Aging potential:
10 years
Alcohol:
Alcohol cont.: 13% by vol.; dry extract: 37.8 g/L; total acidity: 6; residual sugar: 130 g/L; pH: 3.36
Winemaker:
Fabrizio Zardini
