Malvasia Branca de Sao Jorge
White wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 17689, Malvasia de Sao Jorge, Malvazia line
Malvasia Branca de Sao Jorge is a white wine grape with signature aromas of delicate orchard fruit, orchard fruit, citrus. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Malvasia Rei and Ari…
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for delicate orchard fruit and Atlantic freshness over heavy aromatics.
- Open with body+acid frame: Malvasia Branca de Sao Jorge runs medium body and medium acid.
Confidence signals
- Malvasia Branca de Sao Jorge profile
- Sao Jorge island-white marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Azores · Sao Jorge · Portuguese collections
- Classic styles: Portuguese white documented in VIVC breeding records (Vital (#13122) x Uva Cao (#12812)) and island viticulture references · Dry medium-bodied white with delicate fruit and moderate acidity
Common questions
Is Malvasia Branca de Sao Jorge a red or white grape variety?
Malvasia Branca de Sao Jorge is a white wine grape variety.
What does Malvasia Branca de Sao Jorge smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Malvasia Branca de Sao Jorge include delicate orchard fruit, orchard fruit and citrus. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Malvasia Branca de Sao Jorge?
Documented tells for Malvasia Branca de Sao Jorge: Look for delicate orchard fruit and Atlantic freshness over heavy aromatics. and Open with body+acid frame: Malvasia Branca de Sao Jorge runs medium body and medium acid..
What is Malvasia Branca de Sao Jorge most often confused with in blind tasting?
Malvasia Branca de Sao Jorge is most commonly confused with Malvasia Rei, Arinto and Fernao Pires. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Malvasia Branca de Sao Jorge grown?
Classic regions for Malvasia Branca de Sao Jorge include Azores, Sao Jorge and Portuguese collections.