THE COMPANY A passion for oenology and for Malvasiadelle Lipari as the ultimate challenge of an intense life studded with interests. This was the spirit with which Carlo Hauner embarked on his adventure in the Aeolian Islands in 1963; from painter to internationally renowned designer, he started wine production after restoring ancient terracing on the island of Salina. His small revolutions in the cellar fascinated experts, starting with Veronelli, and brought Hauner's Malvasia to the tables of prestigious restaurants, in Italy, France, the United States, Great Britain and Japan. In the 1980s, with the construction of a modern cellar, production was expanded, and alongside the Malvasia, Salina Bianco, Salina Rosso and Antonello were born, a product of great lineage aged in barriques. aged in barriques. Since 1996, it is the son Carlo Junior together with his sons Andrea and Michele who run the company and produce two versions of Malvasia delle Lipari: natural and raisin.
CHARACTERISTICS VINE: Malvasia delle Lipari 95%, Corinto Nero 5%. CULTIVATION : espalier HARVEST : late and withering on 'Cannizzi' for 15/20 days VINIFICATION : skin contact and vinification at controlled temperature MATURATION : Temperature-controlled tanks AGING : 6 months in bottle TASTING NOTES Amber colour with vivid highlights, bright and transparent, excellent consistency. Rich nose with fruity hints of dried figs, dates, ripe apricots, honey and sweet spices. sweet. Mouth marked by a velvety softness, sweet but not cloying, supported by great flavour. supported by great tastiness.