Despite the prestigious-sounding name, Malvasia Rei is not a true Malvasia — DNA shows it is the same grape as the Spanish Palomino, the variety behind Sherry. Plantings exist in Portugal mostly as a legacy of historical practice; the grape is rarely featured as a varietal but contributes neutral body to some traditional blends.
Despite the prestigious-sounding name, Malvasia Rei is not a true Malvasia — DNA shows it is the same grape as the Spanish Palomino, the variety behind Sherry. Plantings exist in Portugal mostly as a legacy of historical practice; the grape is rarely featured as a varietal but contributes neutral body to some…
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