Malvasia di Candia
White wine grape variety
Also known as Malvasia di Candia Aromatica
Malvasia di Candia is a white wine grape with signature aromas of muscat note, white blossom note, citrus. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains and Mal…
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for muscat and white-floral notes over citrus fruit.
- Check frame as low-tannin with moderate acidity.
Confidence signals
- Malvasia di Candia profile
- Coherent medium-bodied profile with medium acid anchor and white blossom note lift.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Emilia-Romagna · Lombardy · Colli Piacentini
- Classic styles: Aromatic northern Italian Malvasia branch often vinified in still, frizzante, and passito forms · Floral-muscat profile with low tannin and lifted aromatic intensity
Common questions
Is Malvasia di Candia a red or white grape variety?
Malvasia di Candia is a white wine grape variety.
What does Malvasia di Candia smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Malvasia di Candia include muscat note, white blossom note and citrus. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Malvasia di Candia?
Documented tells for Malvasia di Candia: Look for muscat and white-floral notes over citrus fruit. and Check frame as low-tannin with moderate acidity..
What is Malvasia di Candia most often confused with in blind tasting?
Malvasia di Candia is most commonly confused with Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains, Malvasia Istriana and Orange Muscat. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Malvasia di Candia grown?
Classic regions for Malvasia di Candia include Emilia-Romagna, Lombardy and Colli Piacentini.