When I got my grapes this year from the local Italian Super Market, there were two types available that I did not recognize: White Malvoisie and Red Malvoisie. The White Malvoisie seemed to be very popular with the more senior and experienced local winemakers.
Since many of the other varieties from this region have different names but are the same genetically as more well known types (Mataro=Mourvedre, Valdepena=Tempranillo, etc) I have been curious about these two. I did a google search of the archives and there were a couple posts that suggested Malvoisie is a name used in one region of France for Pinot Gris.
Can anyone confirm/deny that the Red/Black Malvoisie is Pinot Gris? And is the White Malvoisie Pinot Blanc?
Thanks, Richard