Malvasia Lucana

Producer:
Casa Maschito
Region:
Basilicata
Grape:
Malvasia Lucana (100%)
Classification:
IGT Basilicata
Vintage:
2018
Capacity:
0.75 l

A dry white wine of Malvasia Lucana (the White Malvasia of Basilicata). Apart from Moscato the White Malvasia of Basilicata is another aromatic grape from which is made excellent white wine. The aroma of fresh fruits and mallow combine harmoniously with freshness of wine. Careful selection of grapes and maceration of grape skins with must make this wine is drunk with pleasure. A delicate and fine Malvasia, moderate dry.

Details

Color: straw yellow, intense shimmering Aroma: aromatic, complex, notes of fruit andmallow Flavor: fresh, subtly dry, harmonious Food matching: excellent with risotto, vegetable salad, white cheese

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