A guide to Malvasia Bianca Lunga worth seeking out, by region. We list the estates, how each region expresses the grape, and the bottles that show it best.

Malvasia Bianca Lunga in Tuscany

Avignonesi ★ 4.8

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG, Vin Santo di Montepulciano DOC and Toscana IGTSangiovese (Prugnolo Gentile), Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Trebbiano, Malvasia Bianca Lunga200 haFounded 1974Virginie SaverysWinemaker Matteo GiustinianiDemeter CertifiedECOCERTVino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG

Montepulciano estate acquired by Belgian shipowner Virginie Saverys in 2009 and converted to Demeter-certified biodynamics. The Occhio di Pernice Vin Santo from Sangiovese remains a benchmark of the style.

Tasting: Cellar tours, Vin Santo vinsantaia tastings and estate lunches by reservation; certified biodynamic by Demeter.

Signature wines: avignonesi-vino-nobile, avignonesi-grandi-annate, avignonesi-occhio-di-pernice, avignonesi-50-50

Scores: Vinous 95 (2017)

Via Colonica 1, 53045 Valiano di Montepulciano, Siena, Italy Book →

Fattoria Le Fonti ★ 4.4

Chianti Classico DOCG and Vin Santo del Chianti Classico DOCSangiovese, Canaiolo Nero, Colorino, Malvasia Bianca Lunga, Trebbiano Toscano22 haFounded 1999Vicky Schmitt-VitaliWinemaker Vicky Schmitt-Vitali with Stefano Porcinai consultingICEAChianti Classico DOCG

Small Chianti Classico estate at Poggibonsi run by Vicky Schmitt-Vitali since 1999. Certified ICEA-organic; the Vin Santo del Chianti Classico is aged 10 years in caratelli.

Tasting: Small-group estate tastings and cellar visits by appointment; agriturismo rooms available; certified organic.

Signature wines: le-fonti-chianti-classico-riserva, le-fonti-vito-arturo, le-fonti-vin-santo

Scores: Vinous 92 (2019), Wine Advocate 91 (2019)

Localita Le Fonti 41, 53036 Poggibonsi, Siena, Italy Book →

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