Malvasia Istriana

rather homogeneous variety; the main differences are about cluster shape and size, particularly its compactness degree. The bud has an averagely expanded apex, almost glabrous, green with golden highlights. The large, pentagonal, almost whole or slightly three-lobed leaves have a smooth blade, a glabrous underside and very evident teeth. The petiolar sinus is open and V-shaped. The medium-long cylindrical cluster, often winged and slightly sparse, carries a medium-large, spheroid, yellowish berry with a thick and pruinose skin, and a clear umbilicus. The juicy flesh has a sweet and simple flavour.

very vigorous vine with a semi-upright growth habit. It has very robust shoots with medium-short internodes and a luxuriant vegetation. It prefers compact soils, better if slightly calcareous, where it produces wines of much higher finesse, and ventilated, dry climates.

it adapts to expanded training systems and long pruning. Not too easily adaptable to fully mechanized systems. Careful green pruning in espaliers allows good quality yields, even in certain lowland areas.

normal, slightly susceptible to powdery mildew, very susceptible to magnesium deficiency. Good resistance to winter cold and to late frosts.

it produces a straw-yellow-colored wine with golden reflections, fairly alcoholic, glycerinated, fresh, slightly scented, harmonious and not lacking in finesse. Wines with an excellent structure that are very scented and suitable for ageing can be obtained if the production is limited.

Malvasia Istriana VCR4, VCR22, VCR26, VCR113, VCR114, VCR115, ERSAFVG120, ERSAFVG121, ISV1, ISVF6.

Malvasia Istriana VCR103, VCR104, VCR393, VCR405.