malvasia
noun
a sweet grape from which malmsey wine is made.
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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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There she offers a line of wines called Fifth Moon made with grape varieties not common in California, such as grüner veltliner, malvasia bianca and chenin blanc.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 2, 2023
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
It’s a more contemporary expression, made with the usual grapes, viura, garnacha blanca and malvasia, and it’s highly satisfying: rich, bright and lively, with floral and citrus aromas and flavors.
From New York Times ● Aug. 19, 2021
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 J. Franklin (John Franklin) Jameson
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
A well-tilled vineyard of Concords 60 V. Vinifera grapes grown out of doors in New York; Malvasia and Chasselas Golden 72 VI.
From Manual of American Grape-Growing by U. P. Hedrick
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