Malvasia – La Malvagia – Il Poggiarello – 2023

The wine Malvasia from Il Poggiarello winery

The Malvasia “La Malvagia”  from the Poggiarello winery is part of a new line called “I volti” (the faces); according to the winery, some wines remain imprinted in the memory, like a face: wines that have a personality equal to the personality of a person and, when drinking them, you can remember atmospheres, looks and smiles.

We are in Val Trebbia near Piacenza in Emilia Romagna; the winery was founded thanks to two families who have continued their philosophy for five generations; all grapes are certified organic and the wine production follows the dictates of tradition.

The Winemaking

After the harvest, the selected grapes go to the cellar where they are destemmed and softly pressed. The winemaking begins with the cryo-maceration of the skins that lasts 48 hours; thanks to this process, the winery manages to extract the grape’s most intense aromas and flavours. The must ferments in steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 16-18°C only with selected indigenous yeasts. The refinement occurs in stainless steel tanks and the spring following the harvest, the wine is filtered, bottled and left to rest for a few more months before being released onto the market.

Tasting the Malvasia “La Malvagia”

Bright straw yellow with golden reflections; the aroma is intense with pleasant notes of ripe fruit such as white peach that alternate with citrus hints of lime and cedar. Well-structured and fresh on the palate, with an almost perfect correspondence between the aromas and flavour and a long and pleasantly balsamic finish.

Food Pairings

The Malvasia from Il Poggiarello winery pairs well with fish, soft cheeses and white meats. Try it with cold cuts.

THE AWARDS

– Luca Maroni 96/100

THE WINERY

Il Poggiarello winery is located in Val Trebbia among the Piacenza woods. This company is part of the Cantine 4 Valli group founded by the Ferrari and Perini families; they have been writing the history of wine in Piacenza since 1882. The winery has grown over the years but is still family-run today. We have now reached the fifth generation…. keep reading