Raices Ibericas Malvar

Country: Spain Region: Madrid

Varietal: 100% Malvar

Vintage: 2022 Colour: White Style: Dry

Producer: Raíces Ibéricas 

Raices is a range of wines based solely on indigenous Spanish varieties. Most of these varieties are strongly connected to their particular, native region. Their intention is to bring the beautiful spectrum of Spain's often unknown grape varieties to the consumer. Raices is his ode to authentic Spanish grape varieties. Its roots run deep in the soil and history of one of Europe's oldest wine cultures.

Malvar is a white wine grape that is grown to a very limited extent in central Spain, and in 2008 its planting figures stood at around 650 acres.  It is most often found in the Vinos de Madrid DO, which is located just south of the city of Madrid and just north of the region of La Mancha.  It is also permitted in Mondéjar and Ribera del Guadiana, but it is really most important in Madrid.  Compared to Airén, Malvar is a less generous yielder and more of an early ripener.  It also has higher acidity and some producers produce a late harvest wine from its berries because of its ability to maintain balance late into its ripening process.  When made into a table wine, Malvar is often blended with Airén, but several producers do make varietal versions as well.

Tasting Note: Fruity, mineral nose with hints of white fruit and white flowers. Fresh and generous on the palate with spicy and musky notes, combined with a dash of alcohol and cut grass.

Best Served with : Pasta, rice, either fried or in a creamy sauce, seafood platter, risotto with truffle and scallops or young Comté cheeses.