Why you'll love it
This wine is a pure and honest expression of Istrian Malvasia, made with minimal intervention by winemaker Dimitrije Brečević. Fermented with native yeasts and aged in neutral vessels, it captures both the varietal charm and the limestone-rich terroir of inland...
Piquentum Malvasia 2023 is a beautifully aromatic and textured white wine, offering notes of ripe peach, mandarin, and wild herbs. Subtle floral tones of chamomile and elderflower layer over a base of saline minerality. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and gently structured, with a slightly waxy texture and refreshing acidity that leads to a clean, savory finish.
Perfect with grilled white fish, seafood pasta, or vegetable dishes with Mediterranean herbs. Its freshness and gentle texture also pair well with soft cheeses, marinated olives, and simple bean or lentil salads. Serve slightly chilled to preserve its aromatics and lift.
Best known in Istria, Friuli
The local Malvasia of Istria and Friuli. Fresh and aromatic, with pear, citrus, white flowers and a salty finish. Increasingly made with some skin contact for extra texture, it is a natural partner for the seafood of the northern Adriatic.
, Croatia
Dimitrije Brečević makes Piquentum in Istria, Croatia, with minimal intervention and native yeasts. Love Wine stocks a Refošk red aged in old wood and concrete, and a Malvasia from limestone-rich inland Istria aged in neutral vessels.
More from Piquentum →Piquentum, the Latin name for the town of Buzet in northern Istria, represents a return to roots—both geographically and philosophically. Dimitrije Brečević, a French-trained enologist with Croatian heritage, crafts his wines in an old WWII water tank buried in the hillside, providing ideal natural conditions. The 2023 Malvasia reflects his respect for tradition and terroir, with each vintage offering a pure window into the land and season.
If you like these, you'll love this: If you enjoy aromatic whites like Vermentino, Muscadet, or un-oaked Chenin Blanc, or are a fan of lightly skin-contact wines with texture and tension, this bottle will delight. It's ideal for those who value freshness, authenticity, and a bit of character in their whites.
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