Balanubi Malvasia
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2023
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Sicilian cannoli, blue cheese, almond biscotti
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the sun-drenched vineyards of Sicily, Cantine Nicosia's Balanubi Malvasia is a tribute to the island's ancient tradition of crafting luscious dessert wines. The Malvasia grape, with its deep historical roots in the Mediterranean dating back to Greek antiquity, thrives in the intense Sicilian heat and light. Under the Balanubi label, Nicosia crafts a 'Liquoroso' style sweet wine that captures the essence of this aromatic grape. The wine undergoes a controlled fermentation that is halted by the addition of fine wine alcohol, preserving the natural, honeyed sweetness and rich floral aromatics of the grapes. This process yields a golden-hued nectar steeped in history, evoking the exotic, spice-laden trade winds that have crossed Sicily for millennia.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1898 by Francesco Nicosia, Cantine Nicosia is a historic Sicilian estate situated on the eastern slopes of Mount Etna in Trecastagni. Guided by five generations of family ownership, the winery is a passionate ambassador of Sicily's volcanic terroir and native grape heritage, championing certified organic viticulture and modern, sustainable winemaking. The estate is particularly acclaimed for its expressive Monte Gorna cru wines and the sophisticated Sosta Tre Santi collection, which features terroir-driven red and white Etna DOC expressions alongside exceptional Metodo Classico sparkling wines crafted from Carricante and Nerello Mascalese.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Malvasia
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
16%