Piquentum Malvazija Istria Croatia 2021 (750ml)
The Malvasia we’re talking about here is the local biotype known as Malvazija Istarska. This ’21 was fermented on ambient yeasts in a combination of oak casks (70%) and stainless steel tanks (30%), following a three- to four-day maceration on skins.It is not an “orange” wine, but rather a brilliant golden-hued white with just the right amount of phenolic twang imparted from its time on the skins. It is bright and aromatic, with notes of orange oil, white peach, white and pink flowers, dried herbs, crushed rocks. It has nice heft on the mid-palate but also bracing acidity and a hint of sea salt on the finish. Serve it with Shrimp Scampi, as they would in Adriatic-adjacent cities like Trieste, the gateway to Istria.
