Definition of "malvasia" []

• A grape from which malmsey wine is made. (noun)
• See malmsey. (noun)

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• "The term malvasia wine, or malmsey, was originally used of a wine coming from that locality, but afterward, as here, of certain madeiras.] [Footnote 17: Employ.]"
• "Loved the dry malvasia from Greece I had as an aperitif accompanied by oiled-grilled bread served with tiny ramekins of creamy ricotta and honey."
• "They grow unique-to-the-Island grapes like Tocai Friulano, Aligote, malvasia bianca, and muscat ottonel."