Malvasia 2023 – MAS Bergomas

Overview

The Malvasia 2023 by MAS Bergomas is a white wine with Mediterranean soul, yet uniquely expressed in Friuli: fresh, aromatic, and savory, with floral and herbal notes intertwined with citrus and a salty touch. Produced from just 0.5 hectares, it’s a limited-edition wine with only 1,500 bottles.

History

Malvasia has ancient origins, brought to the Adriatic coast by Venetian merchants, and is today deeply rooted in Friuli. Massimo Bergomas chose to cultivate it as part of his project to safeguard and enhance this variety. The 2023 harvest delivered a luminous, balanced wine with strong personality, true to the grape’s character.

Vineyard Approach

The vineyards grow on clay soils, which provide structure and minerality. Farming is organic and natural, without synthetic treatments, and great care is given to soil vitality. Every task, including harvest, is done manually to ensure the highest grape quality.

Winemaking Philosophy

Vinification takes place in stainless steel, with spontaneous fermentation and no clarification or filtration. The wine ages 6 months in steel and a few months in the bottle before release. No added sulfites: a pure, direct approach letting the grape and terroir speak freely.

Food Pairings

Malvasia 2023 shines on the table, pairing beautifully with fish and shellfish, herb risottos, fresh cheeses, and Mediterranean cuisine. Thanks to its aromatic and fresh character, it’s also an excellent aperitif wine for convivial moments.

Technical Sheet

• Appellation: Isonzo DOC

• Region: Friuli-Venezia Giulia

• Variety: 100% Malvasia

• Vineyard area: 0.5 ha

• Soil: clay

• Average vine age: –

• Farming: organic, natural

• Harvest: manual

• Vinification: in steel

• Aging: 6 months in steel + a few months in bottle

• Clarification: no

• Filtration: no

• SO₂ added: no

• Production: 1,500 bottles

• Serving temperature: 10–12 °C

• Aging potential: 3–4 years

MAS Bergomas

MAS is a deliberately provocative name: in Friulian it means “crazy”. Yet Massimo Bergomas, an ironic, intelligent, and passionate winemaker, is anything but crazy. He personally manages the winery and works daily in both the vineyard and the cellar, assisted by his young son Alessio.

Since 2001, the founding year of the winery, MAS Bergomas has been certified organic, a mark of respect for the land and local environment that still defines all production.

The Vineyards

MAS Bergomas’ vineyards cover 5 hectares owned and 7 hectares rented, located in the DOC Isonzo, a small jewel of responsible viticulture. The winery is in Corona, a hamlet of Mariano del Friuli at the foot of the Collio hills, surrounded by endless stretches of vineyards.

The cultivated grape varieties include Friulano, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Sauvignon, Malvasia, and Cabernet Franc. The vineyards use the Guyot training system, with a maximum yield of 70 quintals per hectare, ensuring limited bottles but with strong character.

The approach to the medium clay-loam soil emphasizes spontaneous grassing and the use of green manure. In the vineyard, no synthetic chemicals are used, and in the cellar, the focus is on native yeasts, a drastic reduction of sulfur dioxide, and minimal intervention to highlight the terroir’s natural expression.

Iconic Wines and Projects

Massimo Bergomas draws inspiration to create new projects almost every year. In 2020/2021, he launched the copper blend “Robis di Mas”, a wine full of character and irony, whose name in Friulian literally means “crazy stuff.” A wine to taste to believe.

The Chardonnay and Sauvignon blend is called Shiro, named after Massimo’s dog. Curiously, in Japanese, “Shiro” means “white”—a simple yet meaningful name that reflects the playful and authentic spirit of the winery.