In the glass
Aroma: white peach, thyme, lemon zest, wet stone
Palate: stone fruit, wild herb, saline depth, fresh close
Native Carso Malvasia Istriana from family Lupinc at Prosecco (Trieste).
What it pairs with
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Spaghetti alle vongole
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Clam pasta and saline Malvasia lock together. -
Grilled sardines
Oily fish and Malvasia's herb register share Adriatic depth. -
Triestine fish soup
Adriatic seafood soup and Malvasia's saline-herb register share Triestine identity. -
Grilled scampi
Sweet shellfish and saline Malvasia share long depth.
History
Native Carso Malvasia Istriana from family Lupinc at Prosecco above Trieste.
Facts
- Producer
- Lupinc
- Grapes
- Malvasia Istriana (100%)
- Classification
- DOC Carso
- Oak
- Stainless steel fermentation and elevage on fine lees for around 8 months
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 14 to 22 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2000
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Lupinc Malvasia Istriana
What does Lupinc Malvasia Istriana taste like?
White peach, thyme, lemon zest and wet stone on the nose; stone fruit, wild herb, saline depth and a fresh close on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity.
When should I drink Lupinc Malvasia?
Drink 2 to 8 years from vintage. The wine is built for fresh consumption.
What is Malvasia Istriana?
Malvasia Istriana is the native white grape of the Istrian peninsula and Carso. Unrelated to other Italian Malvasias, it gives mineral-saline whites with wild-herb aromatics.
What food pairs with Lupinc Malvasia?
Spaghetti alle vongole is the canonical pairing. Grilled sardines, Triestine fish soup, and grilled scampi are equally strong.