1. a type of white wine grape variety originally from the Mediterranean region
2. a sweet white wine made from malvasia grapes

Examples

• The vineyard specializes in growing malvasia grapes for their dessert wines.
• She ordered a glass of malvasia to pair with the cheese course.
• The Italian malvasia had a rich, honeyed flavor.
• Malvasia grapes thrive in the warm Mediterranean climate.
• The restaurant’s wine list featured several varieties of malvasia.
• He learned to identify malvasia by its distinctive sweet aroma.