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Malvasia (Malmsey)
Malvasia is a catch-all for a family of ancient Mediterranean grapes known as Malvasia, Malvoisie or Malmsey; their origins lie in Asia Minor and their relevance in decline.
Malvasia is responsible for producing a range of wines styles and colours; red and white, dry, sweet and sparkling. Perhaps better known for its ameliorative effect on Tuscan Vin Santo, providing honeyed smoky fruit intensity, while in Portugal& Madeira it reveals itself as Boal (Malvasia Fina) & Malmsey (Malvasia Candida) in the production of fortified wines.
Massimo Romeo is a source of top-class Vin Santo di Montepulciano, while Barbeito is famed for its Malmsey Madeira.
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Ricardo’s favourite Malvasia wines are often blended across different vintages in order to achieve thedesired taste profile. With over 100 grams of sugar, this is an explosive and wonderfully pure Madeira, its rapier-like acidity throwing the fruit into sharp and flattering relief.
Ricardo recommends matching it with crème brulée, sticky toffee pudding or even paté de foie gras.
Simon Field MW – Wine Buyer
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