Marega 1998 Malvasia Istriana (Collio)

Country: Italy /
Variety: Malvasia Istriana Northeastern Italy
Winery: Marega / Collio

If you enjoy picking apart a wine–finding all of its tiny nuances and eccentricities–you’ll find plenty here. From its smoky, beeswax-like and menthol aromas to its flavors of melon and citrus, there’s plenty of interest, yet the wine delivers more intellectual excitement than hedonism.