The white wine variety Malvasia Istriana is one of many varieties from the Malvasia family within Italy, Croatia and Portugal. The variety is very old and probably of Greek origin.
The cultivation of the variety is recommended in the provinces of Belluno and Venice in the Veneto region and the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region. It is also permitted in the provinces of Padua, Treviso, Verona, Vicenza and Sardinia. In addition, it is one of the most commonly grown varieties on the Istrian peninsula (Slovenia, Croatia).
The late-ripening variety is moderately vigorous and delivers good yields. It is susceptible to mildew. The must produces high-alcohol white wines with a beautiful aroma. The wines are included in the DOC wines Carso, Colli Orientali del Friuli, Collio Goriziano, Friuli-Annia, Friuli Aquileia, Friuli Isonzo and Friuli Latisana
