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Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninlow
Aciditymedium
Sweetnesssweet
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 5 to 18 years from vintage.

vintage5 yrs18 yrs20 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedLow tanninMedium aciditySweetLong, Floral-Honeyed, Volcanic finish

Aroma: fresh apricot, orange blossom, honey, volcanic mineral

Palate: candied apricot, orange peel, honey, saline volcanic

Caravaglio's organic Malvasia delle Lipari Passito captures the pure floral-honeyed character of the grape from the Malfa area on Salina's northern slope, with a distinctive volcanic mineral dimension and slightly more freshness than the Hauner style.

What it pairs with

  • Cannoli with fresh ricotta The wine's honeyed-floral sweetness bridges the creamy ricotta and crispy pastry.More wines for cheese →
  • Almond cream desserts Orange blossom and honey notes are a natural match for almond-based desserts.More wines for dessert →
  • Creamy blue cheese (Gorgonzola or Dolcelatte) The classic sweet-and-savory contrast of sweet passito with pungent blue cheese.More wines for blue cheese →

With cheese

Ricotta Infornata Our pick Baked ricotta is salted and finished with a thin browned skin. The apricot and honey of a sun-dried passito from Pantelleria or the Aeolian islands set sweet against salty, the way a dessert wine meets a blue cheese.

How to serve Caravaglio Malvasia delle Lipari Passito

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 12-14°C. Cellar temperature (12-14°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a small dessert-wine glass (3-5oz pour): the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Cannoli with fresh ricotta, Almond cream desserts, Creamy blue cheese (Gorgonzola or Dolcelatte). Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

The second-generation Caravaglio family on Salina produces organic Malvasia delle Lipari from vines farmed sustainably on the northern slope of the island at Malfa. Their passito offers a slightly fresher, more immediately approachable style than Hauner's while maintaining the distinctive floral-honeyed character of the appellation.

  1. 1995First Caravaglio Malvasia delle Lipari Passito vintage

Facts

Producer
Caravaglio (Salina / Malvasia) · visiting guide
Grapes
Malvasia di Lipari (95%), Corinto Nero (5%)
Classification
Malvasia delle Lipari Passito DOC
Oak
No oak; stainless steel; traditional alberello sun-drying
ABV
13.5%
Price
€28-45 at retail (375ml)
Drinking window
5-18 from vintage
First vintage
1995
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED

Frequently asked about Caravaglio Malvasia delle Lipari Passito

What does Caravaglio Malvasia delle Lipari Passito taste like?

On the nose, fresh apricot, orange blossom, honey, volcanic mineral. On the palate, candied apricot, orange peel, honey, saline volcanic. Structurally full-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a long, floral-honeyed, volcanic finish. Caravaglio's organic Malvasia delle Lipari Passito captures the pure floral-honeyed character of the grape from the Malfa area on Salina's northern slope, with a distinctive volcanic mineral dimension and slightly more freshness than the Hauner style.

When should I drink Caravaglio Malvasia delle Lipari Passito?

Drink 5-18 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Caravaglio Malvasia delle Lipari Passito?

Cannoli with fresh ricotta is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Almond cream desserts and Creamy blue cheese (Gorgonzola or Dolcelatte). The wine's honeyed-floral sweetness bridges the creamy ricotta and crispy pastry.

What grapes are in Caravaglio Malvasia delle Lipari Passito?

The blend is Malvasia di Lipari (95%), Corinto Nero (5%). The wine is classified as Malvasia delle Lipari Passito DOC.

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