Pairing Guide
Malvasia Bianca pairings for spring
Sterling Malvasia Bianca, a delightful choice for springtime sipping, offers a refreshing and aromatic experience. This wine is known for its crisp acidity, notes of citrus and tropical fruits, and a floral aroma that evokes the blooming season of spring. The bright and lively characteristics of our Malvasia Bianca make it a perfect pairing for light spring appetizers and dishes.
Pairings for Malvasia Bianca
When it comes to pairing Malvasia Bianca wine with food, considering flavor is crucial. The aromas and flavors in the bottle should harmonize with or contrast the elements of the dish served, creating a balanced culinary experience. The most delightful pairings often incorporate a blend of complementary and contrasting components. This lusciously sweet and rare grape varietal exudes notes of ripe berries, stone fruits, as well as undertones of warm spices and floral fragrances. Within this varietal, you may detect traces of honey, clove, cinnamon, vanilla, and tropical fruits, offering a complex palate profile.
When pairing this sweet wine, snacks like pretzels or other crunchy treats can provide a counterbalance with their saltiness, effectively offsetting the wine's sweetness and viscosity. Opting for appetizers with robust flavors such as salty bites, pungent cheeses, or spicy peppers can also enhance the tasting experience when enjoying a sweet wine.
For dessert pairings, ensure that the sweetness level of your dessert is slightly less intense than that of the wine. This subtle contrast promotes harmony between the wine and dessert, allowing each element to shine without overpowering the other. Consider these principles to elevate your wine and food pairings for a truly delightful dining experience.
Apricot & Mint Crostini with Ricotta and Malvasia Bianca
Honey sweet and sticky apricots are the first stone fruit of spring, so are a perfect complement to the orchard-forward nature of the silky Malvasia Bianca on the palate. Wrap the crostini with thin slices of prosciutto for salt and texture. We love this app because it comes together in just a few minutes, and you can use any stone fruit that looks good at the farmer’s market, or in a pinch, it’s lovely with jams or lemon curd from the pantry.
Ingredients
1 baguette, thinly sliced into crostini, about ¼ inch
Olive oil
Salt & freshly ground pepper
6 oz fresh ricotta
1-3 apricots, pitted and thinly sliced
4 sprigs of mint, leaves picked
4 ounces prosciutto, sliced into strips
Directions
Heat the oven to 450F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Arrange the sliced baguette in an even layer, drizzle with olive oil, salt, and freshly ground pepper on both sides.
Transfer to the oven to toast until lightly crisp and golden, 6-8 minutes.
Dollop each toast with about a tablespoon of ricotta. Top with a slice of fruit, a mint leaf, wrap in the prosciutto, and arrange on a serving tray. Dig in and get ready to celebrate a new season!
