Tenuta la Piccola Malvasia Dolce 2024 (750 ml)

100% Malvasia Aromatica di Candia

ABV 7%

Certified Organic

The 2024 Tenuta la Piccola Malvasia Dolce is a beautifully expressive and aromatic sweet wine, crafted through a careful balance of vineyards with different pruning techniques. This approach allows for a harmonious blend of grapes with varying levels of acidity, alcohol, and ripeness, creating a wine of remarkable complexity. Fermented entirely in stainless steel for just under two weeks, the fermentation is halted at the ideal moment to preserve the perfect touch of residual sugar. With no malolactic fermentation or extended aging, Malvasia Dolce is meant to be enjoyed young and fresh. Its golden-orange hue hints at the bold and heady aromas within—bursting with ripe citrus, tropical fruit, and delicate floral notes. The palate is vibrant and silky, offering a luscious yet refreshing mouthfeel that lingers with a beautifully balanced sweetness. Perfect on its own or alongside fruit-based desserts and soft cheeses, this is an irresistibly charming expression of Malvasia.

Malvasia is of Greek origin, specifically from the island of Crete. Prized throughout Europe for its incredible aromatics.

In the rolling vineyards of Montecchio Emilia, Tenuta La Piccola has been crafting exceptional wines since 1967, blending deep-rooted tradition with a forward-thinking commitment to sustainability. Today, the estate is led by Giuseppe Fontana, a passionate and larger-than-life winemaker whose dedication to his craft is as vibrant as the wines he produces. With an infectious enthusiasm and a relentless pursuit of quality, Giuseppe oversees every step of production—from the early morning hand harvest, where only the finest clusters are selected, to the cellar, where meticulous techniques bring out the essence of each grape. Working with universities to refine vineyard practices, Tenuta La Piccola employs diverse training methods to coax the best from their gravely soils. Specializing in Lambrusco, their wines undergo a delicate yet intentional process—5 to 7 days of maceration, gentle pumpovers, and racking while fermentation is still alive—resulting in expressive, aromatic, and elegantly structured wines. Producing 85,000 bottles annually, Tenuta La Piccola captures the pure essence of Emilia-Romagna, offering both sparkling and still wines that radiate energy and finesse. Their philosophy of ‘elegant farming’ shines through in every sip, where tradition, innovation, and Giuseppe’s unmistakable personality come together in a glass of pure Italian character.

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