malvasia

[ mal-vuh-see-uh ]

/ ˌmæl vəˈsi ə /

a sweet grape from which malmsey wine is made.

Origin of malvasia

1830–40; < Italian, for Monemvasia. See malmsey

mal·va·si·an, adjective

Such is the account given by Malvasia, who relates it, he adds, as he heard it.

The History of Painting in Italy, Vol. V (of 6) |Luigi Antonio Lanzi
Illness, too, hindered him from taking Malvasia; his health was broken, and he died soon after his return to Venice.

Aunt Charlotte's Stories of Greek History |Charlotte M. Yonge
Both these artists are commended by the continuator of Malvasia.

The History of Painting in Italy, Vol. V (of 6) |Luigi Antonio Lanzi
Two of these, followers of Guercino, are mentioned by Malvasia.

The History of Painting in Italy, Vol. V (of 6) |Luigi Antonio Lanzi

His biographer, Malvasia, relates that Guido's works were sometimes begun and finished in three hours.

A Popular Handbook to the National Gallery, Volume I, Foreign Schools |Various

Malvasia

/ (ˌmælvəˈsɪə) /

another word for malmsey

the type of grape used to make malmsey

Malvasian, adjective

C19: from Italian, from Greek Monembasia; see malmsey