Malvasia Nera

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Malvasia Nera is a seductive red grape variety from the large Malvasia family, which is primarily at home in sun-drenched Southern Italy. In the glass, it glows in a strong ruby red and smells of juicy cherries, ripe plums, and violets, often supplemented by a fine spicy note. On the palate, it appears full-bodied and velvety, with soft tannins and an inviting fruit sweetness – a red wine that combines warmth and character in one.

Its home is primarily Apulia, where it is frequently used as a blending partner, but it also feels at home on Sardinia and in Basilicata. At Vinoscout, you will discover a small, hand-picked selection of carefully chosen wines of this variety that bring the Southern Italian attitude to life into your glass.

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Apulia

Malvasia Nera

SUD Malvasia Nera 2022

Feudi di San Marzano 4.9

8,40 €

0,75 l

11,20 €/l

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SUD Salice Salentino DOC 2021

Feudi di San Marzano

6,99 €

8,20 €

0,75 l

9,32 €/l

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Apulia

Malvasia Nera

Zolla Malvasia Nera 2023

Vigneti del Salento 5.0

9,45 €

0,75 l

12,60 €/l

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What is Malvasia Nera and where does it come from?

Malvasia Nera is a red grape variety from Southern Italy that belongs to the widely branched Malvasia family. Its main growing area is Apulia, where it is primarily grown in the Salento — but Sardinia and Basilicata are also familiar with it.

How does a wine made from Malvasia Nera taste?

In the glass, it shows a deep ruby red, on the palate juicy cherry, ripe plum, and violets, plus a fine spice. The tannins are soft, the texture velvety — a red wine that combines fullness and accessibility.

Is Malvasia Nera vinified pure or used as a blend?

Both are common. In Apulia, it often serves as a blending partner — for example in Salice Salentino — to give cuvées fruit and melt. However, there are also varietal bottlings that show its character particularly clearly.

Which dishes does Malvasia Nera pair with?

Its soft tannins and fruity fullness make it a good accompaniment to grilled lamb, pasta with ragù, or strong sheep's cheese. It also works well with spicy antipasti from the south.

How does Malvasia Nera differ from other Southern Italian red wines?

Compared to Primitivo or Negroamaro, it seems less tannin-heavy and alcoholic in force, but aromatically more accessible — more floral, more melt. This makes it a dry red wine that also works without food accompaniment.

At what temperature is it best to serve Malvasia Nera?

Between 16 and 18 °C — i.e., cooler than room temperature. This brings out the fruit aromas most clearly without the alcohol coming to the fore.

Malvasia Nera – velvety red wines from the deep south of Italy

Malvasia Nera is one of the most charming surprises of Southern Italy. The dark sister of the better-known white Malvasia family produces red wines that immediately captivate with their soft, velvety texture and dark fruitiness. In the glass, it appears deep red, full-bodied on the palate, and pleasantly round – without the hard edge that is characteristic of some powerful Southern Italian wines.

Character and taste

What makes Malvasia Nera special is its accessibility. The wines appear soft and inviting, with ripe dark fruit and a slightly spicy finish. Velvety tannins and a pleasant fullness make them uncomplicated companions for everyday life – whether for a barbecue, pasta, or just on their own.

Origin: Apulia

Malvasia Nera is firmly rooted in Apulia, especially in Salento – the heel of the Italian boot. There, it thrives in the heat of the Mezzogiorno and benefits from the intense sun and the barren soils of the region. It is often blended with Negroamaro, for example in Salice Salentino, but can also be convincing as a single-varietal wine.

Malvasia Nera at Vinoscout

In our range, you will find a small, hand-picked selection of carefully chosen wines – all from Salento. With the Zolla Malvasia Nera from Vigneti del Salento and the wines from Feudi di San Marzano, you have reliable producers from the region in your glass. If you want to experience Southern Italy in its pure form and without any fuss, this is the right place for you.

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