The Malvasia contributes floral tones to the bouquet that carries all the way from the nose through the long finish. This is a fruity, dry wine — without sweetness — with a touch of minerality from the Garnacha Blanca. Flavors of ripe pear, gooseberry, and a twist of lime zest make this a perfect sipping wine during those hot Summer afternoons.
If you’re in the mood for seafood, pair Doña Blanca with raw oysters on the half-shell, mussels, crab, ceviche, sashimi, abalone, and sand dabs. It will drink well with chicken, pasta with light sauces, caprese salad, fruit tarts, rice pudding, and soft cheeses.
