malvasia
noun
a sweet grape from which malmsey wine is made.
malvasia
American
[mal-vuh-see-uh]
/ ˌmæl vəˈsi ə /
noun
Malvasia
British
/ ˌmælvəˈsɪə /
noun
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another word for malmsey
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the type of grape used to make malmsey
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of malvasia
1830–40; < Italian, for Monemvasia. See malmsey
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This organic blend of malvasia puntinata, bellone, chardonnay and verdicchio from foothills near Rome reignites my fondness for the white wines of central Italy.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 2, 2023
This blend of gouveio, malvasia fina and viosinho is fresh and lively with white flowers, lime zest and guava notes.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 18, 2022
This one, made largely from the malvasia del Lazio grape, is still fresh, but richer, with more character than in the Frascatis I remember.
From New York Times ● Apr. 2, 2020
The grape is called malvasia moscato, and it combines the exotic, floral characteristics of both the malvasia and muscat grapes into a raucous dance party of flavors.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 7, 2020
The term malvasia wine, or malmsey, was originally used of a wine coming from that locality, but afterward, as here, of certain madeiras.
From Privateering and Piracy in the Colonial Period Illustrative Documents by Jameson, J. Franklin (John Franklin)
I was recently privileged to share a 1920 Malvasia Madeira with friends after a blowout dinner.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 1, 2021
Its wine list includes many nearby producers of local white grapes like Vitovska and Malvasia Istriana that pair brilliantly with fish.
From New York Times ● May 16, 2017
From my perspective, staring out into the yawning azure gulf with razor clams and a glass of Malvasia is an experience not to be rushed, or even ended.
From New York Times ● May 16, 2017
Malvasia Bianca is actually one of many grapes, not necessarily related, that go by the malvasia name.
From New York Times ● Jan. 15, 2015
It bore the magic brand Malvasia, under date of '57, and truly it was the drink of the gods, smooth as honey and sweet as a nut.
From Where the Pavement Ends by Russell, John
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