Tasting Notes

Malvazija (Malvazija Istriana 100%) shows bright, pale lemon colour with golden hues. Youthful on the nose, it is presenting hers varietal character on the first smell. There is a certain freshness indicative for the very vintage, combined with floral, grapey nose, showing direction and focus. Fine aromas of continental fruits, orange blossom, pears, lemons. It is very dry on the palate with crisp acidities. There is a touch of refined oily texture. 

Wine is medium bodied, with a nice warmth. At overall it possesses very fine aroma and intensity, the later revealing some additional varietal typicity in the direction of apricots. Already after the first sip, Malvazij leaves a very long finish, nice, fruity and, as always, salty, almost juicy, which all makes it a fine example of the 2022 vintage Malvazija Istarska.

Winery Notes

Kozlovic is family winery that started in 1904 in the Valle Valley of Istria, Croatia. The estate has been passed down from generation to generation, and the importance of family is at the center of what Kozlovic does. The vineyards are planted to the local varietals Malvazija, Muscat Momiano, Muscat Rose and Teran and grown on the hills of Valle, Santa Lucia and Kontarini in clay soils known locally as "Terra Bianca" (a mix of flysch, limestone and white clay). The vines are grown sustainably with minimal spraying and all grapes are hand-harvested.

This is a very food friendly wine. It is no brainer with local, Istrian seafood, white fish, and risotto. It will also go nicely with poultry and lightly spiced Asian dishes or even paella.

Product of Croatia