Malvasia 'Etichetta Blu' Doro Princic 2024

The Malvasia of Doro Princic “Etichetta Blu” is the most intense and rich version of Malvasia produced by this Friulian winery. This ancient white grape variety of Greek origin has been cultivated for centuries in many areas of the Mediterranean basin and expresses itself particularly well in the border area between Italy and Slovenia. Right on the hills of Collio Goriziano, it manages to offer some of the best bottles, with harmonious results, of great richness and taste balance.

The Etichetta Blu Malvasia is one of the most representative whites of the Doro Princic winery. Present for centuries in Friuli, this famous grape variety takes its name from the port of the Peloponnese, Monemvasia, the port from which the bottles set sail to reach the main cities of the Mediterranean. The clone present in Collio, commonly known as Malvasia Istriana, is less rich than the Malvasia di Candia aromatica and has a slim, fresh, and saline profile. The vineyards are located in the countryside of Pradis, between the territories of Cormons and Capriva del Friuli.In this area of splendid and sunny hills, the grapes reach full and complete ripeness while maintaining good freshness. The soils, characterized by the presence of flysch or “ponca,” are very draining and rich in minerals, excellent for quality viticulture. The grapes are gently pressed, and the must ferments in steel tanks at controlled temperature. The wine rests in steel for a period of 6 months before being bottled.

The Doro Princic Malvasia “Etichetta Blu” is a perfect interpreter of the synthesis between the characteristics of the grape variety and the terroir. It presents itself with a bright straw-yellow color. The olfactory profile draws mature aromas on notes of citrus, white fruit, peach, apricot, hints of aromatic herbs, and iodized nuances. On the palate, it has a good body, with a persistent and long sip, finishing on harmonious savory and mineral notes.