{"title":"MALVASIA | MALMSEY","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/GrapeBanner2.jpg?v=1543876090\" alt=\"Healthy Organic Vineyard\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMalvasia is an ancient family of Mediterranean grapes that includes a diverse collection of noble varieties known as Malvasia, Malvoisie or Malmsey. These grapes are capable of producing a range of wine styles and colours in red and white, dry, sparkling and sweet styles. In the 21st Century, Malvasia is produced in Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Croatia, Slovenia and the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost famously, Malmsey wine is made from Malvasia on the Portuguese island of Madeira in the North Atlantic. Malmsey is a varietal expression of Malvasia that is heated and oxidized after fermentation to create a unique style of wine, characterised by its dark colouring (depending on the type of Malvasia used) and rich, ripe and nutty flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMalvasia is grown all over Italy under many names and styles. Often paired with Trebbiano, Malvasia blends make up a significant proportion of inexpensive table wines made on the mainland. The Friuli-Venezia-Giulia DOCs of Collio and Isonzo are regarded as the best varietal examples of dry Malvasia, showing light stone fruit flavours and a pronounced floral bouquet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"marchese-antinori-vinsanto-del-chianti-classico","title":"Marchese Antinori Vinsanto del Chianti Classico 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eVinsanto production in Tuscany and in the Chianti Classico region dates back to the Middle Ages. Observing traditional methods and strict production regulations, Vinsanto Tenute Marchese Antinori is produced from selected Trebbiano and Malvasia grapes sourced exclusively from various Antinori proprietary estates in Chianti Classico. They were then placed manually on straw mats in the drying facility of the Tignanello estate and left to dry and raisin until December. At the end of this period of natural drying, the grapes were given a delicate pressing to best conserve all their flavour and aroma and the must went into small barrels of different sizes, from 13 to 52 gallons and coopered from various types of wood. There a long, slow, and often interrupted fermentation took place. The wine aged in barrel for three years and the various barrels were then blended and bottled. A deep amber in colour with golden highlights, the wine shows sweet aromas of walnuts and hazelnuts, chestnuts along with honey with subtle notes of citrus fruit in the background. 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Beautiful bright in colour with golden shades and a finely intense bouquet with a prevalence of dry fruit and nuts such as almond, hazel and pine nuts, as well as slightly floral notes. It has excellent balance, well integrated acidity and a captivating palate that offers beautiful dried fruit notes and a complexity and nobility gained from a careful ageing in oak. Served chilled, on its own or accompanying dried fruits and roasted almonds, Porto Ferreira Dy White is the ideal aperitif. For a modern, very fresh and fully-flavoured option, try a Ferreira Tonic. 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Since then and throughout the centuries, Madeira wine has achieved acclaimed status all over the world. Produced only from the finest grapes grown on the island, Justino's Madeiras are made in strict accordance with traditional methods. Made from 100% Malvasia (Malmsey) grapes, dark chocolate and cherry aromas characterise the complex nose of this single variety Madeira. 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After light maceration by foot treading and fermentation on the skins, the wine goes through an ageing period in seasoned oak casks for approximately 10 years. Serve chilled straight from the bottle with no need to decant the Churchill's 10 Year Old White Port has a vibrant golden colour with grated nutmeg and eucalyptus on the nose. 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All the grapes are manually harvested and the bunches carefully selected by hand in the winery. After gentle pressing the wine is aged for fourteen months in Bordelese French oak barrels. The first seven months with the lees, performing stirring twice a week and then following racking, seven months without the lees. A golden yellow lemony colour, Allende Rioja Blanco displays an elegant and subtle nose with citrus fruits notes (grapefruit)alongside stone-fruits (peach and greengage plum). The palate is plush  and intensely flavoured with well integrated oak and long persistent finish. 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The blend consists of Viura, Garnacha Blanca, Malvasía and Maturana Blanca grapes aged for 24 months in a combination of French and American oak barrels. Finca Valpiedra Rioja Reserva Blanco is creamy, fresh and perfumed, with a great balance between body and acidity. A limited edition wine perfect for cellaring and one of the best whites from Rioja . It pairs very well with grilled fish, poultry and small game dishes (partridge and pheasant). This white wine from Rioja also goes fantastic with medium-high curing cheeses and if you are looking for wines for paella, Finca Valpiedra Reserva Blanco is luxurious. 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Minimal pesticides and no herbicides are used and organic practices are followed in the vineyards. At the winery grapes from specific vineyard plots were fermented separately with their indigenous yeasts. Following fermentation, the wine was aged on its fine lees until January to develop complexity. Blending of single-vineyard vats took place in late January and the wine was bottled in February. This wine saw no oak or malolactic fermentation in order to preserve the bright varietal aromas. On the nose, there are aromas of ripe peach, apricot, and citrus complemented by floral notes of acacia flowers and chamomile. On the palate, pronounced minerality and refreshing acidity results in a clean, elegant finish. 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Lemon yellow in colour with bright, green tones. Succulent white and tropical fruit, citrus, floral notes, are complemented by deep, toasty and spicy aromas. On the palate, this wine is refreshing and well structured, with citrus and white fruit notes dominating, followed by a lightly toasted finish. 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He has pushed the quality of Croatian wine ever further with the ‘Alba Antiqua’ which is made from 100% Malvazija Istarska, selected from a single vineyard near the village of Krasica in western Istria, which is highly prized for its low yields. Made only in exceptional vintages, it is fermented on its skins for several days to create texture, then aged in French oak and acacia barrels for 30 months. Straw yellow in colour, this wine stands out due to its ripe aromatics, and wide spectrum of notes. Aromas of apricot and spices are lifted by bright floral notes. The palate is rich with flavours of acacia flowers and honey, which lead to a long finish, characterised by a tropical-nutty tone. This style of wine is reminiscent of ancient Mediterranean styles and is suitable for ageing in bottle. 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