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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 yrs
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In the glass
Aroma: honeysuckle, white pepper, candied orange peel, almond, hay
Palate: yellow stone fruit, lemon pith, almond skin, saline finish
Manferrari's classical Collio Malvasia Istriana, the indigenous Adriatic-coast white grape vinified with extended lees ageing. Honeysuckle and white pepper aromatics over a saline finish.
What it pairs with
- Pork loin with sage Honeysuckle and white pepper aromatics echo the herb; medium body handles the pork fat.More wines for pork →
- Asian noodle dishes Malvasia's aromatic profile handles ginger and lemongrass; saline finish refreshes between bites.More wines for spicy and Asian food →
- Aged Pecorino Sardo Sheep's-milk crystal salt mirrors the saline finish; orange peel notes lift the cheese tang.More wines for aged hard cheese →
With cheese
History
Manferrari's Malvasia Istriana, part of Borgo del Tiglio's classical Collio range alongside Friulano. The estate's commitment to longer lees ageing distinguishes the bottle from typical Collio Malvasia.
- 1991First Borgo del Tiglio Malvasia vintage under Nicola Manferrari
Facts
- Producer
- Borgo del Tiglio · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Malvasia Istriana (100%)
- Classification
- DOC Collio
- Oak
- Vinified partly in large French oak vats with extended lees ageing; bottled around 18 months after harvest
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 38 to 55 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1991
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Borgo del Tiglio Malvasia
What does Borgo del Tiglio Malvasia taste like?
Honeysuckle, white pepper, candied orange peel, almond and hay on the nose; yellow stone fruit, lemon pith, almond skin and a saline finish on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity.
What is Malvasia Istriana?
Malvasia Istriana is the indigenous white grape of the Istrian peninsula and adjoining Friulian coast. Aromatic with honeysuckle and white pepper notes; one of the three signature Collio whites alongside Friulano and Ribolla Gialla.
When should I drink Borgo del Tiglio Malvasia?
Drink between 3 and 12 years from vintage. The wine ages well; honeysuckle aromatics soften into honey from year 4 onwards.
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