Malvasia Romana
White wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 23164, Roman Malvasia line, Malvasia Romana Lazio
Malvasia Romana is a white wine grape with signature aromas of orchard fruit, citrus, white flower. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Vital and Siria.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for soft floral orchard profile and medium structure.
- Open with body+acid frame: Malvasia Romana runs medium body and medium acid.
Confidence signals
- Malvasia Romana profile
- Lazio Malvasia marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Lazio · Central Italy references · Roman countryside holdings
- Classic styles: VIVC-listed white Malvasia branch associated with central Italian Roman-area naming · Dry medium-bodied white with soft floral-orchard profile and moderate acidity
Common questions
Is Malvasia Romana a red or white grape variety?
Malvasia Romana is a white wine grape variety.
What does Malvasia Romana smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Malvasia Romana include orchard fruit, citrus and white flower. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Malvasia Romana?
Documented tells for Malvasia Romana: Look for soft floral orchard profile and medium structure. and Open with body+acid frame: Malvasia Romana runs medium body and medium acid..
What is Malvasia Romana most often confused with in blind tasting?
Malvasia Romana is most commonly confused with Vital, Siria and Malvasia del Lazio. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Malvasia Romana grown?
Classic regions for Malvasia Romana include Lazio, Central Italy references and Roman countryside holdings.