Malvasia Istriana - Grape Variety

Malvasia Istriana (also known as Malvasia Bianca, Malvasia Friuliana, Malvasia del Carso and Malvasia d'Istria) is a semi aromatic, white grape variety widely planted in Croatia, Slovenia and Friuli Venezia Giulia. It is a relatively easy grape to grow; able to tolerate cold winters, early frosts and windy sites, it is well-suited to the Friuli region. The wines themselves tend to be fresher than wines from most other ‘Malvasias’ and have a distinctive nose with floral notes.