Malvasia Grossa
Red wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 7268, Malvasia de Sitges line, Malvasia Grossa mediterranean line
Malvasia Grossa is a red wine grape with signature aromas of orchard fruit, citrus, mineral note. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Malvasia Istriana and Malvasia Ca…
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for ripe orchard-fruit profile and subtle almond bitterness.
- Open with body+acid frame: Malvasia Grossa runs medium body and medium acid.
Confidence signals
- Malvasia Grossa profile
- Mediterranean Malvasia marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Sardinia references · Catalonia · Mediterranean coastal holdings
- Classic styles: Malvasia-family white documented across Mediterranean references with localized names and low-volume heritage presence · Dry medium-bodied white with ripe fruit, moderate acidity, and gentle bitter-almond finish
Common questions
Is Malvasia Grossa a red or white grape variety?
Malvasia Grossa is a red wine grape variety.
What does Malvasia Grossa smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Malvasia Grossa include orchard fruit, citrus and mineral note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Malvasia Grossa?
Documented tells for Malvasia Grossa: Look for ripe orchard-fruit profile and subtle almond bitterness. and Open with body+acid frame: Malvasia Grossa runs medium body and medium acid..
What is Malvasia Grossa most often confused with in blind tasting?
Malvasia Grossa is most commonly confused with Malvasia Istriana, Malvasia Candida and Malvasia Bianca di Candia. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Malvasia Grossa grown?
Classic regions for Malvasia Grossa include Sardinia references, Catalonia and Mediterranean coastal holdings.