The sun-drying of grapes for the production of Monemvasia-Malvasia wines.
It seems that everywhere you turn in the wine world, you’ll find a grape called Malvasia – according to the ultimate scientific grapevine database VIVC.de, there are as many as 290 of them. And many are delicious, so are definitely worth exploring.
The name ‘Malvasia’ is widespread across the Mediterranean basin and into the Atlantic as far as Madeira and the Canary Islands, and it would be logical to assume there’s a family connection.
However, in these days of DNA analysis, there are no dark family secrets and scientists have worked out that most grapes going by the name Malvasia are unrelated to each other – and in many cases, the name has been attached to other grapes entirely. The mystery is why Malvasia became such a popular name and where it came from.
Scroll down to see notes and scores for 12 outstanding Malvasia wines to seek…
Source : https://www.decanter.com.master.public.keystone-prod-eks-euw1.futureplc.engineering/premium/malvasia-a-guide-to-this-ancient-grape-and-its-sprawling-worldwide-family-537589/
