Malvasia Fina
The Malvasia Fina grape is a little gem from the Douro Valley. In our selection, it represents the sun-drenched elegance of Portugal. The Osborne White Port beautifully demonstrates how this variety can be used to create a delicately spicy aperitif. After three years of aging in oak barrels, it impresses with its light golden color and subtle sweetness. Whether as a relaxed start to the evening or paired with light appetizers, this port wine effortlessly brings the Portuguese way of life right to your home.Filters
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Malvasia Fina – white port wine from the Douro Valley
Malvasia Fina is one of the classic white grape varieties of the Douro Valley and provides the aromatic basis for elegant white port wines. In the Vinoscout range, you will find two wines from this variety, including Churchill's Dry White Port and Osborne White Port – starting at 11.80 euros.
Origin & character
Malvasia Fina has been growing for centuries in the slate and granite soils of the Portuguese Douro Valley, where extreme summers and cool nights shape the berry's aromatics. As a component of white port wine cuvées, it brings floral notes, ripe pear and a hint of almond into the glass. Depending on the aging – dry or semi-dry – the variety shows itself either fresh and lively with vibrant acidity or softer and nutty with a long, slightly honeyed finish. White port wines based on Malvasia Fina are traditionally drunk young, but can also be convincing as an aperitif in the dry style.
Pairs well with
- Salted almonds and olives as an aperitif accompaniment
- Seafood, grilled octopus or bacalhau
- Mild soft cheeses and goat cheese
- Tonic water on ice as a light summer drink
Buy Malvasia Fina at Vinoscout
Both wines in the range come directly from the Douro Valley and show how versatile white port wine can be – from the dry aperitif style to the classic sweet variant. Take a look at the two bottles in peace and decide which style suits your occasion better.