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Birichino Malvasia Bianca (Monterey)

Birichino

Monterey · Central Coast · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Malvasia Bianca
Country
United States
Region
Monterey · Central Coast
Appellation
Monterey
Body
medium
Acidity
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

frutos do mar · saladas cítricas · queijos frescos · comida asiática

Rated vintages

  • 201290 pts

    A beautiful evocation of this up-and-coming variety. While it's dry and crisp in Monterey acidity, it shows tantalizing flavors of orange, honey, cream and vanilla. Birichino is leading the Malvasia comeback, which could and should rival Muscat.

  • 201090 pts

    A delightful wine made from this increasingly popular variety, and a great followup to the 2009. Bright acidity frames fresh flavors of oranges, white flowers especially gardenias, and cinnamon. The finish is rich in honey, but somehow manages to be totally dry.

  • 200990 pts

    Malvasia is an aromatic variety, like Riesling or Muscat. This wine is bone dry and brims with mouth-cleansing acidity. Flavorwise, it's all oranges and tangerines, with hints of honeysuckle and white pepper. There's something tangy and layered that makes it terrifically interes…