Miani, Malvasia, 2023

Malvasia Istriana is Friuli's hidden gem—an indigenous white (not the same as Malvasias that you will encounter in other regions) that tastes like white flowers and stone fruit in a glass. Aged 12 months in barrel on fine lees, this 2023 adds depth and richness: peach, apricot, citrus, and almond notes deepen with aeration. 2023 tested every serious winemaker in Friuli through extreme conditions; that this wine achieves its elegance speaks to Pontoni's discipline.