Malvasia Comun
White wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 24226, Malvasia Roja de l'Estruc, Malvasia Comun line
Malvasia Comun is a white wine grape with signature aromas of red fruit, dark fruit, spice. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Malvasia di Sardegna Rosada and Sumoll.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for floral red-fruit profile and softer tannin structure.
- Check frame as light-to-medium body with medium acidity and medium-minus tannin.
Confidence signals
- Malvasia Comun profile
- Red-berry Malvasia marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Catalonia references · Roussillon holdings · southern European collections
- Classic styles: Naming stub on Alarije (#213) — prefer the Alarije dossier · Iberian white under Malvasia Comun synonym phrasing of (#213)
Common questions
Is Malvasia Comun a red or white grape variety?
Malvasia Comun is a white wine grape variety.
What does Malvasia Comun smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Malvasia Comun include red fruit, dark fruit and spice. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Malvasia Comun?
Documented tells for Malvasia Comun: Look for floral red-fruit profile and softer tannin structure. and Check frame as light-to-medium body with medium acidity and medium-minus tannin..
What is Malvasia Comun most often confused with in blind tasting?
Malvasia Comun is most commonly confused with Malvasia di Sardegna Rosada, Sumoll and Manto Negro. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Malvasia Comun grown?
Classic regions for Malvasia Comun include Catalonia references, Roussillon holdings and southern European collections.