Malvasia delle Lipari
Wine · PDO · 4 municipalities
Recognised since 1976, Malvasia delle Lipari DOC is a volcanic wine defined by its strict ampelographic requirements. While other regional sweet wines rely solely on white varieties, this Aeolian archipelago denomination mandates blending the white Malvasia di Lipari grape with a precise 5% to 8% of the red Corinto nero. Cultivated across four municipalities, including Leni, on volcanic regosols rising from sea level up to over 400 meters, the base bianco must reach a minimum alcohol content of 11.5% vol. To protect its distinct typicity, the wine's official rules strictly prohibit the use of common Italian labeling qualifiers like riserva, superiore, and selezionato.
The facts
- Colour
- golden yellow or amber
- Taste
- sweet and aromatic
The producers 12
+ 6 more — every one from the consortium's official list
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Malvasia delle Lipari produced?
- Malvasia delle Lipari is produced in 4 municipalities in Sicily, Italy: Leni, Lipari, Malfa, Santa Marina Salina.
- What grape is Malvasia delle Lipari made from?
- Malvasia delle Lipari is made from Malvasia di Lipari (min 92%), Corinto nero (min 5%).
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Malvasia delle Lipari?
- The minimum alcohol content of Malvasia delle Lipari is 11.5% vol.
- What does DOC mean?
- DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) certifies that a wine is produced in a defined zone following its official disciplinare.