Clai - SV. Jakov - Malvazija

Clai's SV. Jakov is a Malvazija from Istria, Croatia, made by winemaker Giorgio Clai in the peninsula's hill country above the Adriatic. Malvazija Istarska is the region's signature white grape, and Clai's version reflects a hands-on, low-intervention approach rather than a polished commercial style. At 14.5% abv, this is a full-bodied white with weight and presence rather than a light aperitif wine.

Expect texture and grip alongside orchard fruit and a saline, coastal edge typical of Istrian Malvazija. Serve at 13-15°C with shellfish, pasta, white or oily fish, and poultry - a versatile white for a galley kitchen working across multiple courses.