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Winography

Malvazija Istarska

mahl-VAH-zee-yah ee-STAR-skah

Dry · White

The signature white of Istria, producing rich, textured wines with stone-fruit and mineral character. Genetically distinct from other Malvasias, it can produce impressive age-worthy whites.

Globalplantings
2,540
hectares · 2023
Topcountry
Croatia
61% of global total
Countriesgrown
2
across 1 continent
BodyMedium
LightFull
AcidityMedium–High
LowHigh
KEY AROMAS
FruitwhitepeachapricotalmondFloralacaciaHerbalherbsEarthmineralSpiceOakAromasTasting profile