Malvasia – Ermacora – 2024

The Malvasia from the Ermacora winery

The Malvasia DOC from the Ermacora winery comes from 100% Malvasia grapes grown in the vineyards owned by the winery. We are in the hills of Ipplis in the heart of the Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC in Friuli Venezia Giulia. Explaining this area of Friuli is difficult, you have to come and visit it to discover a series of terraced hills, protected by the Julian Prealps which enjoy the breezes of the Adriatic Sea. A set of vines alternating with woods rich in biodiversity, in short, a true paradise.

For sure, the Malvasia is the wine that evokes summer with its aromas and its bright color. A mineral and savory wine that reached Friuli from Greece at the time of the Republic of the Serenissima.

The Winemaking

The harvest is manual. Once in the cellar, after destemming the grapes are softly pressed; a part of the pressed grapes is selected for cryomaceration, i.e. a low-temperature maceration which allows more aromas to be extracted. The rest of the grapes are softly pressed and left to ferment in steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 17/18 °C.

All wine ages in steel tanks for at least six months. After blending and bottling, it rests for a few more months in the cellar before being placed on the market.

Tasting the wine of the winery

Intense straw yellow with golden reflections. The aroma is intense with pleasant fruity hints of golden apple, peach, and plum, leaving room for spicy white pepper and ginger scents. Silky mineral and savory on the palate, this wine has a long and persistent finish that invites you to drink.

Food Pairings

This Malvasia DOC goes perfectly with fish, even raw. To try with cheeses and why not, also with  blue cheese.