In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: white peach, thyme, lemon zest, almond blossom

Palate: stone fruit, wild herb, saline lift, long fresh close

Single-parcel Malvasia Istriana from Vie di Romans. The cellar's Malvasia bottling shows the variety's signature wild-herb register against an Isonzo-mineral spine.

What it pairs with

  • Grilled scampi from Trieste
    Sweet shellfish and Malvasia's wild-herb register share marine depth.
  • Spaghetti alle vongole Find spaghetti alle vongole on TableJourney →
    Clam pasta and saline Malvasia lock together.
  • Grilled sardines
    Oily fish and Malvasia's herb register share Adriatic depth.
  • Caprese salad with basil
    Tomato and basil and Malvasia's herb lift share Mediterranean register.

History

Single-parcel Malvasia Istriana from Vie di Romans. Malvasia is the historic white grape of the Istrian coast and Carso; Vie di Romans showcases its mineral-saline side from Mariano del Friuli.

  1. 1995 — First Vie di Romans Dis Cumieris Malvasia release

Facts

Producer
Vie di Romans
Grapes
Malvasia Istriana (100%)
Classification
DOC Friuli Isonzo
Oak
Stainless steel fermentation and elevage on fine lees for around 11 months
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 24 to 38 at retail
Drinking window
2-10 from vintage
First vintage
1995

Frequently asked about Vie di Romans Dis Cumieris Malvasia

What does Vie di Romans Dis Cumieris Malvasia taste like?

White peach, thyme, lemon zest and almond blossom on the nose; stone fruit, wild herb, saline lift and a long fresh close on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity.

When should I drink Vie di Romans Dis Cumieris?

Drink 2 to 10 years from vintage. Malvasia Istriana holds well on its acidity and lees structure.

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 Vie di Romans Dis Cumieris?

Grilled Trieste scampi is the canonical pairing. Spaghetti alle vongole, grilled sardines, and caprese with basil are equally strong.

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