another word for malmsey
the type of grape used to make malmsey
1830–40; < Italian, for Monemvasia. See malmsey
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I was recently privileged to share a 1920 Malvasia Madeira with friends after a blowout dinner.
From Washington Post • Oct. 1, 2021
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
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
Malvasia Bianca is actually one of many grapes, not necessarily related, that go by the malvasia name.
From New York Times • Jan. 15, 2015
To wash down these good things there was stout red wine of Puglia and more delicate Malvasia, for in his provisioning of the fortress Gonzaga had contrived that, at least, they should not go thirsty.
From Love-at-Arms by Sabatini, Rafael
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