{"product_id":"matosevic-alba-antiqua-malvazija-istarska","title":"Matosevic 'Alba Antiqua' Malvazija Istarska","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Croatia \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Istria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal: \u003c\/strong\u003e100% Malvasia Istriana\u003cspan\u003e  \u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e White Wine \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ivica Matošević\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDescribed by the late Steven Spurrier as \"Croatia’s best winemaker\", Ivica Matošević has established himself as a force of nature in the country’s turbulent yet burgeoning wine industry. His incredible family history simply explains the last 100 years: “My grandfather was born in Austria, my father was born in Italy, I was born in Yugoslavia and my daughter was born in Croatia. We were all born in the same house”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIvica has also played a large role in championing Croatia’s native Malvazija Istarska (Malvasia Istriana) grape variety, coaxing out its complex herbal, mineral and slightly bitter almond characteristics, as in his ‘Alba’. Fermented in stainless steel with no skin contact, this is a fresh expression of the variety, with a roundness on the palate from ageing for several months on its fine lees. Ivica has pushed the quality of Croatian wine ever further with the ‘Alba Antiqua’. Also 100% Malvazija Istarska, the grapes are selected from a single vineyard near the village of Krasica in western Istria, which is highly prized for its low yields. Made only in exceptional vintages, it is fermented on its skins for several days to create texture, then aged in French oak and acacia barrels for 30 months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis wine is straw yellow in colour. Aromas of ripe peach, apricot and sweet spices are lifted by bright floral notes and a touch of lemon zest. The palate is rich, presenting flavours of acacia and honey, culminating in a long finish, characterised by ripe tropical notes and a nuttiness. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Suggestion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A truly expressive wine, it is vegan and vegetarian friendly, pairing beautifully with rich fish dishes or roasted poultry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matošević Winery","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case","offer_id":58089264611659,"sku":"WOLWH13146S","price":200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 Bottle Case","offer_id":58089264644427,"sku":"WOLWH13147S","price":396.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Single Bottle","offer_id":58089264677195,"sku":"WOLWH13148S","price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0213\/9218\/files\/Matosevic_Alba_Antiqua.webp?v=1786346168","url":"https:\/\/wineonline.ie\/products\/matosevic-alba-antiqua-malvazija-istarska","provider":"WineOnline","version":"1.0","type":"link"}