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Structure
Drinking window
Best 5 to 20 years from vintage.
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In the glass
Aroma: orange blossom, apricot, honey, volcanic mineral
Palate: candied citrus, apricot jam, floral honey, saline mineral
Capofaro's Malvasia delle Lipari Passito is produced at the Salina estate, with terrace vines on the island's north slope facing the active volcano Stromboli across the channel. The Tasca d'Almerita team applies modern winemaking precision to the passito style with clean, precise floral-honeyed concentration and the distinctive volcanic mineral signature of Salina.
What it pairs with
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Cannoli di ricotta con scorzette di arancia
The wine's orange blossom and candied citrus notes are the definitive match for Sicilian ricotta cannoli. -
Semifreddo di pistacchio (pistachio semifreddo)
Floral honey notes and apricot sweetness complement the pistachio's grassy richness. -
Fresh strawberry tart
The wine's floral sweetness and volcanic mineral note bridge the fresh pastry and berry combination.
How to serve Tasca d'Almerita Capofaro Malvasia delle Lipari
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. Cannoli di ricotta con scorzette di arancia, Semifreddo di pistacchio (pistachio semifreddo), Fresh strawberry tart. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Tasca d'Almerita established the Capofaro estate on Salina in 2000, combining a boutique wine resort with active production. The Malvasia delle Lipari Passito was produced from the first vintage in 2002, drawing on the estate's terrace vineyards trained in the traditional alberello pantesco system with the Tyrrhenian Sea as backdrop.
- 2000: Tasca d'Almerita acquires Capofaro on Salina
- 2002: First Capofaro Malvasia delle Lipari Passito vintage
Facts
- Producer
- Tasca d'Almerita Capofaro (Salina) · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Malvasia di Lipari
- Classification
- Malvasia delle Lipari Passito DOC
- Oak
- No oak; stainless steel; alberello pantesco sun-drying
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- €35-55 at retail (375ml)
- Drinking window
- 5-20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2002
Frequently asked about Tasca d'Almerita Capofaro Malvasia delle Lipari
What does Tasca d'Almerita Capofaro Malvasia delle Lipari taste like?
On the nose, orange blossom, apricot, honey, volcanic mineral. On the palate, candied citrus, apricot jam, floral honey, saline mineral. Structurally full-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a long, floral-honeyed, volcanic finish. Capofaro's Malvasia delle Lipari Passito is produced at one of Italy's most dramatically situated wineries, with terrace vines overlooking Stromboli. The Tasca d'Almerita winemaking precision matches the passito style with clean, precise floral-honeyed concentration and the distinctive volcanic mineral signature of Salina.
When should I drink Tasca d'Almerita Capofaro Malvasia delle Lipari?
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 Tasca d'Almerita Capofaro Malvasia delle Lipari?
Cannoli di ricotta con scorzette di arancia is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Semifreddo di pistacchio (pistachio semifreddo) and Fresh strawberry tart. The wine's orange blossom and candied citrus notes are the definitive match for Sicilian ricotta cannoli.
What grapes are in Tasca d'Almerita Capofaro Malvasia delle Lipari?
The blend is Malvasia di Lipari. The wine is classified as Malvasia delle Lipari Passito DOC.
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