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
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Pork loin with sage
Honeysuckle and white pepper aromatics echo the herb; medium body handles the pork fat. -
Asian noodle dishes
Malvasia's aromatic profile handles ginger and lemongrass; saline finish refreshes between bites. -
Aged Pecorino Sardo
Sheep's-milk crystal salt mirrors the saline finish; orange peel notes lift the cheese tang.
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.
- 1991 — First Borgo del Tiglio Malvasia vintage under Nicola Manferrari
Facts
- Producer
- Borgo del Tiglio
- 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.