Malvasia Nera
Malvasia Nera

The black-grape Malvasia belongs to a varietal whose name derives from a shortened variation of Monembasia, a Byzantine stronghold located in a promontory position south of the Peloponnese. Sweet wines were produced here and then sold throughout Europe by the Venetians with the name Monemvasia. Until recently, in the Chianti area, it was used to temper Sangiovese, thanks to its well-known characteristics of softness and freshness.
Production macrozone: San Piero (micro-zone Camboi) and a small parcel in Meleto