Malvasia Bolognese
White wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 26882, Bologna Malvasia line, Malvasia Bolognese accession
Malvasia Bolognese is a white wine grape with signature aromas of orchard fruit, citrus, white flower. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Malvasia Istriana and Malvasia Bianca di…
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on subtle floral-citrus profile rather than intense muscat perfume.
- Open with body+acid frame: Malvasia Bolognese runs medium body and medium acid.
Confidence signals
- Malvasia Bolognese profile
- Bologna Malvasia marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Emilia-Romagna · Bologna references · northern Italian holdings
- Classic styles: VIVC-listed Bologna-associated Malvasia accession with limited documented acreage · Dry medium-bodied white with subtle floral-citrus notes and moderate acidity
Common questions
Is Malvasia Bolognese a red or white grape variety?
Malvasia Bolognese is a white wine grape variety.
What does Malvasia Bolognese smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Malvasia Bolognese include orchard fruit, citrus and white flower. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Malvasia Bolognese?
Documented tells for Malvasia Bolognese: Anchor on subtle floral-citrus profile rather than intense muscat perfume. and Open with body+acid frame: Malvasia Bolognese runs medium body and medium acid..
What is Malvasia Bolognese most often confused with in blind tasting?
Malvasia Bolognese is most commonly confused with Malvasia Istriana, Malvasia Bianca di Candia and Ortrugo. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Malvasia Bolognese grown?
Classic regions for Malvasia Bolognese include Emilia-Romagna, Bologna references and northern Italian holdings.