The wine Malvasia from the Zidarich winery
Zidarich’s Malvasia is an iconic white wine from the Carso region, representing the artisanal journey of Beniamino Zidarich, a prominent producer in the Friulian wine landscape. Starting with just half a hectare of vineyard, Zidarich expanded his estate to eight hectares, focusing on local grape varieties like Vitovska and Terrano, with a particular emphasis on Malvasia Istriana. His philosophy is based on environmentally respectful viticulture, avoiding chemicals, and on artisanal winemaking practices.
The Winemaking
Zidarich’s Malvasia Istriana is produced from vineyards near Prepotto, cultivated with limited yields and using only copper and sulfur. Winemaking involves spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts and skin maceration in open vats, with several daily punch-downs. After fermentation, the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation and ages for 24 months in Slavonian oak barrels, without clarification or filtration, thus preserving the integrity of the final product.
Tasting the wine
Bright golden color, adorned with coppery hues. On the nose, it offers a rich and complex aromatic profile, with notes of peach, sage, aromatic herbs, and minerals, blending into an intoxicating bouquet. On the palate, the taste is fresh, savory, and persistent; the skin maceration provides structure without ever being overwhelming, making the wine smooth and sinuous—a true masterpiece of drinkability.
Food Pairings
Zidarich’s Malvasia pairs well with a variety of culinary dishes. It is a perfect match for fish dishes, shellfish, and white meats, as well as fresh or aged cheeses. It is also ideal for accompanying vegetarian dishes enriched with aromatic herbs and spices, thus enhancing its unique aromatic profile. A wine to discover and appreciate in every sip.
THE WINERY
The Zidarich winery is located in the heart of the Carso, a region characterized by its limestone shaped by time and nature. Here, the rock dissolved by water has given life to a red and fertile soil, a place where eastern and western flora meet, carried by the breath of the wind… keep reading
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