Malvasia Bianca di Candia
White wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 23555, Candia Malvasia line, Garganega offspring Candia line
Malvasia Bianca di Candia is a white wine grape with signature aromas of orange blossom, grape perfume, orchard fruit. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Garganega and Malvasia G…
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on aromatic orange-blossom profile over neutral orchard fruit.
- Open with body+acid frame: Malvasia Bianca di Candia runs medium body and medium acid.
Confidence signals
- Malvasia Bianca di Candia profile
- Aromatic candia marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Emilia-Romagna · Lazio · Campania
- Classic styles: Italian Candia white documented in VIVC (#23555) as distinct from aromatic Malvasia di Candia Aromatica; often used in Lazio blends · Aromatic white with moderate acidity, medium body, and floral-fruit profile
Common questions
Is Malvasia Bianca di Candia a red or white grape variety?
Malvasia Bianca di Candia is a white wine grape variety.
What does Malvasia Bianca di Candia smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Malvasia Bianca di Candia include orange blossom, grape perfume and orchard fruit. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Malvasia Bianca di Candia?
Documented tells for Malvasia Bianca di Candia: Anchor on aromatic orange-blossom profile over neutral orchard fruit. and Open with body+acid frame: Malvasia Bianca di Candia runs medium body and medium acid..
What is Malvasia Bianca di Candia most often confused with in blind tasting?
Malvasia Bianca di Candia is most commonly confused with Garganega, Malvasia Grossa and Mostosa. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Malvasia Bianca di Candia grown?
Classic regions for Malvasia Bianca di Candia include Emilia-Romagna, Lazio and Campania.