In the glass
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
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Grilled scampi from Trieste
Sweet shellfish and Malvasia's wild-herb register share marine depth. -
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. -
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.
- 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.