Malvasia 2020 Damijan Podversic

Malvasia 2020 – Damijan Podversic

An authentic Malvasia expression

Malvasia 2020 comes from 30+-year-old vines on Monte Calvario, cultivated organically and biodynamically. Damijan’s minimal-intervention approach brings out the true character of this expressive white grape, rooted in Friuli.

Natural winemaking, vibrant structure

Hand-harvested grapes ferment spontaneously in large barrels or amphorae with extended skin contact (weeks) to gain richness. No fining or filtration; minimal sulfites are added only at bottling.

Tasting notes

Pours pale amber with golden highlights. Aromas of dried apricot, candied orange, and soft sweet spices. On the palate it is full-bodied yet balanced: acidity supports a velvety texture, ending warm, mineral and long.

Technical sheet

• Vintage: 2020

• Grape: 100% Malvasia Istriana

• Vinification: spontaneous fermentation, long skin contact

• Aging: large cask or amphora

• Filtering/Fining: none

• SO₂ added: minimal

• Production: approx. 4,000 bottles

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Damijan Podversic – The Visionary of Collio

A story rooted in vision

Damijan Podversic began winemaking in the late 1980s, deeply influenced by natural wine pioneer Josko Gravner. He reclaimed abandoned vineyards on Monte Calvario in the heart of Friuli’s Collio region. Together with his wife Elena, he crafts artisanal wines that reflect their environment and tradition.

Vineyard philosophy

Farming is strictly organic and biodynamic, with no chemicals, no irrigation, and very low yields. Soils are composed of ponca, a marl sandstone that imparts minerality and structure. The vineyard is treated as a living, breathing ecosystem, nurtured in balance with lunar cycles.

In the cellar

Spontaneous fermentations occur with indigenous yeasts. Whites undergo prolonged skin maceration, producing bold, structured and age-worthy orange wines. No filtering, no fining, and only minimal sulfites at bottling. These are authentic, expressive wines, shaped by nature and time.

Iconic wines

Among Damijan’s most renowned labels: Ribolla Gialla, Malvasia, Nekaj (Friulano), Kaplja (white blend), Prelit (red blend), and Pinot Grigio. All are expressive, textural, and layered with vibrant energy.

Winery Facts

• Region: Collio, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy

• Vineyard size: ~8 hectares

• Grapes: Ribolla Gialla, Malvasia, Friulano, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

• Farming: Organic, biodynamic (uncertified)

• Winemaking: Wild fermentation, long macerations, large barrels

• Philosophy: Non-interventionist, unfiltered, unfined