Malvasia de Colares
White wine grape variety
Also known as Colares Malvasia
Malvasia de Colares is a white wine grape with signature aromas of lemon peel, white flowers, lemon. Structure: Medium body, High acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Loureiro and Arinto.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for citrus-saline profile with floral lift.
- Check high acidity and medium body in a dry, maritime frame.
Confidence signals
- Saline citrus cue
- High-acid Atlantic white frame
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Colares · Lisboa · Sintra
- Classic styles: Atlantic white with saline citrus profile from sandy-soil Colares vineyards · Dry medium-bodied white with high acidity and aromatic lift
Common questions
Is Malvasia de Colares a red or white grape variety?
Malvasia de Colares is a white wine grape variety.
What does Malvasia de Colares smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Malvasia de Colares include lemon peel, white flowers, lemon and green apple. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Malvasia de Colares?
Documented tells for Malvasia de Colares: Look for citrus-saline profile with floral lift. and Check high acidity and medium body in a dry, maritime frame..
What is Malvasia de Colares most often confused with in blind tasting?
Malvasia de Colares is most commonly confused with Loureiro, Arinto and Malvasia Fina. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Malvasia de Colares grown?
Classic regions for Malvasia de Colares include Colares, Lisboa and Sintra.