Top 100 wines of Elba
Discover the top 100 best wines of Elba of Elba as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Elba and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Elba
DOC on the volcanic island of Elba (Tuscany, Tyrrhenian Sea), ~350 ha, sun-drenched poor soils. Signature Ansonica as white king (Mediterranean native): delicate with white flowers, stone fruits, almond, apricot and saline iodine touch — dry or as golden passito. Sangiovese (min. 60%) in silky red (ripe red fruits, licorice, fine tannins).
Aleatico Passito DOCG as sweet jewel: rose, candied raspberry, coffee, spices. Island treasure.
Discover the grape variety: Malvasia
Aromatic, rich whites or reds ranging from pale gold to amber, with a broad palate and variable acidity, featuring signature aromas of yellow fruits (apricot, peach), white flowers, honey, dried fruits, muscat and spice notes. Made dry, sweet, liqueur and sparkling. Stars of countless Italian (Malvasia delle Lipari, Colli Piacentini), Spanish, Portuguese (Madeira) and Croatian appellations. Family of historic grape varieties of Greek origin (Monemvasia).
Food and wine pairing with a wine of Elba
wines from the region of Elba go well with generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of tunisian pasta, magic cake cheese quiche or gougèress.
Organoleptic analysis of wine of Elba
On the nose in the region of Elba often reveals types of flavors of tropical, tropical fruit or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of oak, red fruit or vegetal. In the mouth in the region of Elba is a powerful with a nice freshness.
