Wines made from Aléatico grapes of Elba
Discover the best wines made with Aléatico as a single variety or as a blend of Elba.
More informations about the variety Aléatico
Aromatic, sweet reds with a light ruby robe, fine tannins and a luscious palate. Intense, refined aromas of rose, wild strawberry, raspberry, candied cherry, delicate muscat and soft spices. Often vinified as passito, sweet or fortified by drying; rarely as dry reds. Star of Elba Aleatico Passito DOCG and Aleatico di Gradoli DOC in Lazio, also present in Puglia. Native Italian variety, related to Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains.
More informations about the region of Tuscany
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).
What are the typical flavors of the Aléatico grape variety?
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Aléatico
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Aléatico
- EarthPresent in 1% of Aléatico