Matosevic 'Alba' Malvazija Istarska 2024

Claudio Matošević has long been one of Istria’s standard‑bearers for Malvazija, and the 2024 Alba shows exactly why the variety thrives in his hands. It opens with bright orchard‑fruit aromas — pear, apple skin, a little white peach — layered with gentle floral notes and a salty, Adriatic lift. There’s a clarity and precision to the nose that feels very much in line with Matošević’s clean, expressive house style. The palate is fresh and quietly textural, balancing ripe stone fruit with citrus zest and a subtle almond twist. A fine line of acidity keeps everything taut, while a faint mineral edge carries the wine through a crisp, moreish finish. It’s a poised, modern expression of Malvazija Istarska: vibrant, versatile and unmistakably Istrian. Matošević