Editing Malvasia (section)

=== Catalan variety ===
==== Malvasia de Sitges ====
With recorded presence in Catalonia since early 14th century. Legend has it that a soldier from the [[Almogavars|Almogàvers]] fleet commanded by [[Roger de Flor]] brought a stem of malvasia from the [[eastern Mediterranean]]. But the [[Chronicle of Muntaner|''Chronicle'']] (1325) by [[Ramon Muntaner]] acknowledges its name, value and origin.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-07-18 |title=La malvasia de Sitges i la seva increïble història de supervivència |url=https://www.elnacional.cat/ca/gourmeteria/vins/malvasia-sitges-3-vins_629321_102.html |access-date=2023-08-15 |website=ElNacional.cat |language=ca}}</ref> It was widely grown and exported since medieval times until the advent of [[phylloxera]]. Being prone to [[mildew]] and other attacks, its cultivation now is much diminished, but the wines produced with it are still highly appreciated globally.

This variety is now only grown in the countryside of [[Sitges]] and its surroundings. The grape must, once fermented, gives way to a fragrant, sweet drink with a high alcohol content which is usually drunk after celebrations and after the ''[[Xató|xatonadas]]''. Nevertheless, it is also used in the preparation of various meat dishes, such as duck breast with raisins or pig's trotters. Its unusual bouquet is the result of various factors: proximity to the sea, a late harvest and the considerable alcohol content and acidity of the wine.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sitges Malvasia wine |url=https://www.catalunya.com/sitges-malvasia-wine-23-1-10126?language=en |access-date=2023-08-15 |website=www.catalunya.com}}</ref>

Malvasia de Sitges is an authorised vine variety in the [[Protected designation of origin|DOPs]] of [[Penedès (DO)|Penedès]] and [[Catalunya (DO)|Catalunya]].<ref name="Wine Grapes">J. Robinson, J. Harding and J. Vouillamoz: ''Wine Grapes – A complete guide to 1,368 vine varieties, including their origins and flavours'' {{ISBN|978-1-846-14446-2}}.</ref>