Varvaglione

Malvasia Nera Del Salento IGP - 12 e mezzo - Varvaglione 2022

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Format: 75 cl

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Producer	Varvaglione
Name	Malvasia Nera del Salento IGP
Variety	Malvasia Nera
Vintage	2022
Gradation	12.5%
Format	75 cl
Aromatic profile	Red fruits, spices, floral notes
Vinification method	Fermentation in steel at controlled temperature
Region	Apulia
Production area	Salento
Country	Italy
Type	Red wine
Aging	Short in steel or wood
Type of cask	French tonneaux
Color	Ruby red
Serving temperature	16-18°C
Recommended consumption	Within 3-5 years
Pairing	Red meats, aged cheeses

Description

This elegant Malvasia Nera del Salento IGP, produced by the renowned Varvaglione winery, encapsulates the warm essence of Southern Italy. With a moderate alcohol content of 12.5%, this wine is perfect for those seeking balance and refinement without sacrificing structure.

The color is an intense, deep red, heralding the complex and enveloping notes that will emerge on the nose and palate. On the nose, the Malvasia Nera del Salento offers an aromatic bouquet where ripe red fruit sensations stand out, enriched by spicy accents and a slight hint of vanilla, a result of skillful aging in wood.

On the palate, it presents itself as soft and balanced, with a well-integrated tannic structure leading to a persistent and harmonious finish. Notes of cherry, blackberry, and plum blend with accents of chocolate and tobacco, creating a fascinating complexity that invites a second sip.

Ideal as a companion to robust Mediterranean cuisine, such as meat roasts, lamb dishes, and aged cheeses, this Malvasia Nera is a classy choice for any table.

Care in the selection of the grapes, passion in the vinification, and attention in the maturation process make the Malvasia Nera del Salento IGP by Varvaglione a true expression of Pugliese winemaking art, offering unique emotions with every sip.

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Medium Opening Goblet

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This wine is good immediately but you can age it for 1-3 years

Production area

Apulia

The winery

Varvaglione 1921 – Winery in Puglia

Discover the story and wines of Varvaglione 1921.

A family-owned Salento winery (Leporano, Taranto) that showcases native Apulian grape varieties through an approach combining tradition and modern winemaking techniques.

Region: Puglia

Country: Italia

Founded: 1921

Grapes: Primitivo, Negroamaro, Susumaniello, Falanghina, Verdeca, Malvasia Bianca, Malvasia Nera, Aglianico

Family-run business operating since 1921. Headquarters and winery in Leporano, Contrada Santa Lucia / Masseria Pizzariello. Approximately 150 hectares of owned vineyards. Declared annual production on the order of millions of bottles. Strong focus on indigenous Apulian grape varieties and on themed ranges such as Papale and Masseria Pizzariello.

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Winery history

The Varvaglione family's history is told as a journey that began in 1921 in the area between Pulsano and Leporano. Today the winery is led by several generations of the family and has grown into a regional benchmark for the production and export of Apulian wines, with labels such as the Papale and Masseria Pizzariello lines that evoke historic plots like the Contrada Papale.

Production philosophy

The winery states a philosophy rooted in the territory: local identity, enhancement of indigenous grape varieties and a balance between heritage and innovation. It promotes practices focused on quality in the vineyard and the cellar, with sustainability projects and system certifications for quality management and food safety.

Terroir and vineyards

Operating in the heart of Salento, with vineyards and production linked to the typical areas of Primitivo di Manduria and other parts of Salento. Some labels come from the historic Masseria Pizzariello and from Contrada Papale.

Awards and recognitions

Editorial recognitions and scores in specialized publications; inclusion in Corriere della Sera Economia’s Top 100 ranking; mentions in national guides and awards.