With hints of dark gold and copper, the 2017 Malvazija is the most subdued and subtle of these three white wines presented by Skerk. The Malvasia grape always shows enhanced floral aromas, and those peek through with yellow rose and honeysuckle, although the overall bouquet could be characterized as much bolder and more dramatic than those adjectives might suggest. The weight of the bouquet is given by beeswax, walnut husk and candied orange. This wine is also the most versatile when it comes to food pairing. It could work with oven-cooked pasta or white meats such as pork or poultry. Some 7,000 bottles were released.

The 2016 Malvazija pours to a veiled burnt orange, instead of an off-gold color. It has a very nice fragrance, with floral tones and some canned peach. You also get a touch of candied pineapple. This wine ages in large oak casks for two years. It would be nice next to a white-sauced lasagne alla bolognese with prosciutto and spices. Some 6,000 bottles were produced.

Skerk adds a special twist to its Malvasia white wine. The 2012 Malvazija is a nicely aged white that offers oxidative aromas of butterscotch, candied fruit, honey and dried apricot. The wine excels in terms of intensity and richness, and it's hard to imagine how these super opulent results were obtained with the workhorse Malvasia grape. Mineral notes, ash and spice appear in very subdued layers at the back to add attractive complexity.