In the glass
Aroma: fresh apricot, orange blossom, honey, light volcanic
Palate: fresh stone fruit, light floral sweetness, saline mineral, orange zest
The Naturale style is a lighter, fresher take on Malvasia delle Lipari: less concentrated than the Passito but showing the grape's characteristic floral-apricot aromatics and the volcanic salinity of the Aeolian Islands in a more immediately approachable register.
What it pairs with
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Aeolian bruschetta with oregano and tomatoes
The wine's light sweetness and saline mineral notes bridge the herb-tomato bruschetta. -
Light almond pastries
Floral sweetness and apricot character are a delicate match for Aeolian almond sweets. -
Fresh fruit with sheep's milk yogurt
The wine's floral-sweet character and light mineral acidity complement the tangy yogurt and fresh fruit.
How to serve Hauner Malvasia delle Lipari Naturale
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-12°C. Cellar temperature (8-12°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. Aeolian bruschetta with oregano and tomatoes, Light almond pastries, Fresh fruit with sheep's milk yogurt. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Hauner's Naturale is the lighter, fresher expression of the Malvasia delle Lipari range, using grapes with a shorter or lighter drying period than the Passito. It provides a more everyday entry into the Aeolian sweet wine tradition, capturing the floral character of Malvasia di Lipari without the full concentration of the Passito.
- 1979 — Malvasia delle Lipari DOC established; Naturale style recognised alongside Passito and Liquoroso
Facts
- Producer
- Hauner (Malvasia delle Lipari)
- Grapes
- Malvasia di Lipari (95%), Corinto Nero (5%)
- Classification
- Malvasia delle Lipari Naturale DOC
- Oak
- Stainless steel; partial drying
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- €18-28 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1975
Frequently asked about Hauner Malvasia delle Lipari Naturale
What does Hauner Malvasia delle Lipari Naturale taste like?
On the nose, fresh apricot, orange blossom, honey, light volcanic. On the palate, fresh stone fruit, light floral sweetness, saline mineral, orange zest. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a floral, medium-sweet, saline mineral finish. The Naturale style is a lighter, fresher take on Malvasia delle Lipari: less concentrated than the Passito but showing the grape's characteristic floral-apricot aromatics and the volcanic salinity of the Aeolian Islands in a more immediately approachable register.
When should I drink Hauner Malvasia delle Lipari Naturale?
Drink 2-8 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 Naturale?
Aeolian bruschetta with oregano and tomatoes is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Light almond pastries and Fresh fruit with sheep's milk yogurt. The wine's light sweetness and saline mineral notes bridge the herb-tomato bruschetta.
What grapes are in Hauner Malvasia delle Lipari Naturale?
The blend is Malvasia di Lipari (95%), Corinto Nero (5%). The wine is classified as Malvasia delle Lipari Naturale DOC.