Malvasia (de Sao Jorge)

Question 1

early, mid, or late budding?

Answer 1

early

Question 2

early, mid, or late ripening?

Answer 2

late

Question 3

Pests and hazards?

Answer 3

-Malvasia Candida…very susceptible to powdery mildew (limits yields, only a small number of plantings left)
- Malvasia de Sao Jorge…susceptible to BBrot

Question 4

Regions?

Answer 4

Portugal / Madeira: blanket term for a number of grape varieties
- Historically most important being Malvasia Candida but de Sao Jorge is more widely planted now (higher yielding)

Question 5

Style

Answer 5

high acid, high sugar, main variety for Malmsey which is the sweetest style of Madeira