Malvasia Istriana "Melaris" 2021 Murva

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The white 'Melaris' is the only Murva wine produced with Istrian Malvasia, inviting those who taste it to immerse themselves in its complex and evocative flavours. This grape variety originated in Greece and was brought to Italy by the Venetians before the 14th century. It was thanks to the Venetian Republic that it began to spread throughout the upper Adriatic, including Istria, Carso, Collio and Isonzo. Melaris is a bright and consistent interpretation of Malvasia, clearly conveying all the charm of the fruit. Expressive and rich in nuances, it stands out for its natural immediacy and exceptional versatility with food. The vineyard is located in the municipality of Moraro and is characterised by medium-textured soil. With limited water retention but excellent aeration and exposure, this soil stands out as the rainiest site in the area.
Cultivated using the spurred cordon system with a density of 70 quintals per hectare, and with silty clay on the surface and dolomitic limestone below 90 centimetres, this vineyard produces wines that are refined, elegant and complex.
As with all the whites from the Murva winery, after manual harvesting, destemming and crushing, the must is kept in contact with the skins at low temperatures before fermentation begins at 15°C in steel tanks. Ageing takes place in the same vessel, 'sur lies', until the following summer.
Melaris is a bright straw-yellow wine dominated by marine and mineral sensations with evident iodine aromas mixed with exotic fruits and spices. It has a warm palate, soft acidity and a savoury finish that lingers with hints of olives, fruit and saltiness, enticing you to drink more. Intriguing vegetal and fruity tones emerge on the nose, while elegant resin nuances develop.

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Informazioni Generali

Regioni

Regioni

Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Alcohol

Alcohol

13,50%
Format

Format

750ml
Serving Temperature

Serving Temperature

16 °C
Technical Data

Designation of origin

Friuli Isonzo DOC

Grapes

100% Malvasia Istriana

Vinification

Cold maceration, low temperature fermentation

Ageing

In steel tanks for 10-11 months "sur lies"

Wine Color

Full straw yellow

Taste

Fresh, soft and warm, fruity and mineral with a savoury finish

Perfume

Marine and mineral sensations intriguing tones of sage, spring flowers and white pulp peach, exotic pineapple fruit and sweet spices, resins and dried fruit

Serving Temperature

16°C

When to Open

Ready to drink when released, it can continue to evolve well if properly cellared for up to 20 years

When to Drink

Good to drink freshly opened

Pairings

Fresh starters, risottos with vegetable creams, grilled white meat dishes

Company Name

Murva

Production Philosophy

Handcrafted

From the same winery

Neighboring regions

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