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Structure
Drinking window
Best 5 to 20 years from vintage.
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In the glass
Aroma: apricot, orange blossom, honey, volcanic mineral
Palate: candied citrus, dried apricot, floral honey, volcanic minerals
Hauner's Malvasia delle Lipari Passito is the benchmark for this rare Aeolian appellation: sun-dried Malvasia di Lipari producing a wine of extraordinary floral complexity, apricot sweetness and the distinctive volcanic mineral character of the island of Salina.
What it pairs with
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Sicilian cassata with ricotta and marzipan
The wine's floral-honeyed sweetness and volcanic mineral depth are the perfect companion to Sicily's most elaborate dessert. -
Aged Ragusano with Aeolian capers
The wine's sweetness and mineral notes bridge the sharp aged cheese and the briny island capers. -
Granita di bergamotto (bergamot granita)
Floral apricot sweetness and volcanic mineral notes mirror the citrus-bitter complexity of bergamot granita.
How to serve Hauner Malvasia delle Lipari Passito
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 12-14°C. Cellar temperature (12-14°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a small dessert-wine glass (3-5oz pour): the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Sicilian cassata with ricotta and marzipan, Aged Ragusano with Aeolian capers, Granita di bergamotto (bergamot granita). Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Carlo Hauner arrived on Salina from Germany in the 1960s as a painter and graphic artist, fell in love with the island and its wines, and established Hauner in 1963. He revived the traditional sun-drying of Malvasia di Lipari grapes that had been in decline, producing the wine that would define Malvasia delle Lipari DOC as a serious dessert wine appellation. The estate is now run by his son Carlo Jr.
- 1963: Hauner estate founded on Salina; Malvasia delle Lipari revived
- 1979: Malvasia delle Lipari DOC officially established, partly as a result of Hauner's advocacy
- 1995: Hauner Passito wins Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri; Aeolian wines gain international recognition
Facts
- Producer
- Hauner (Malvasia delle Lipari) · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Malvasia di Lipari (95%), Corinto Nero (5%)
- Classification
- Malvasia delle Lipari Passito DOC
- Oak
- No oak; stainless steel; sun-dried on mats for 15-20 days
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- €30-50 at retail (375ml)
- Drinking window
- 5-20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1975
Frequently asked about Hauner Malvasia delle Lipari Passito
What does Hauner Malvasia delle Lipari Passito taste like?
On the nose, apricot, orange blossom, honey, volcanic mineral. On the palate, candied citrus, dried apricot, floral honey, volcanic minerals. Structurally full-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a very long, floral-honeyed, volcanic mineral finish. Hauner's Malvasia delle Lipari Passito is the benchmark for this rare Aeolian appellation: sun-dried Malvasia di Lipari producing a wine of extraordinary floral complexity, apricot sweetness and the distinctive volcanic mineral character of the island of Salina.
When should I drink Hauner Malvasia delle Lipari Passito?
Drink 5-20 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Hauner Malvasia delle Lipari Passito?
Sicilian cassata with ricotta and marzipan is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Aged Ragusano with Aeolian capers and Granita di bergamotto (bergamot granita). The wine's floral-honeyed sweetness and volcanic mineral depth are the perfect companion to Sicily's most elaborate dessert.
What grapes are in Hauner 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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