A new addition – for us! – to the Mattioli's seemingly inexhaustible lineup, 'Buscaia' is a tale of two Malvasias: a direct-press white wine obtained from two different strains of the variety, the traditional strain with a tight bunch and thick skin, and the “Candia” strain with a loose bunch, and a large and delicate grape. Both are harvested at the beginning of October and are vinified through spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel tanks; no sulfur is added at any point. In typical Malvasia fashion, the nose leans fresh and floral, though, less expectedly, towards lavender and spicy, almond-like hawthorn. On the palate there’s precise minerality and crisp, yellow orchard fruit, segued into a delicate dry finish. Keeping things close to home as always, this is made incredibly small production (just 591 bottles), and named after Annalisa's grandfather.