Damijan Malvasia 2018

Damijan Malvasia 2018

Producer: Damijan Podversic
Region: Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy
Appellation: IGT Venezia Giulia
Grape: 100% Malvasia Istriana
Vineyards: Gradiscutta (planted 1991) & Monte Calvario (since 2003)
Altitude: 110–140 meters
Exposure: South-facing
Soil: Ponca (Opoka) – calcareous marl and sandstone
Farming: Natural, non-interventionist
Harvest: Manual
Yield: 40 q/ha
Vinification: Long skin-contact maceration in large oak vats (60–90 days) with indigenous yeasts
Aging: 3 years in 20–30 hL large oak + 1 year in bottle
SO₂: Minimal addition
Score: 93 points – Vinous

Description

Damijan Malvasia 2018 is a profound, skin-contact interpretation of Malvasia Istriana, grown on the iconic Ponca (Opoka) soils of Friuli. Crafted without additives, its long maceration in large oak vessels and patient aging offer a deep, textural and mineral-driven wine, rooted in tradition and expressive of place.

On the nose, it opens slowly — almost shy at first — before revealing layers of fresh herbs, green bell pepper, tomato leaf and soft spice. The palate is broad yet refined, with a saline core and vibrant tension that stretches into a persistent, nuanced finish. A meditative orange wine, both cerebral and delicious.

Suggested Pairings

• Grilled asparagus with olive oil and sea salt

• Tuna or salmon tartare

• Summer herb salads

• Roasted poultry with Mediterranean herbs

• Washed-rind or goat cheeses