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
Aleatico noir is a grape variety originating from Italy. It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium-sized bunches and medium-sized grapes. Aléatico noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
More informations about the region of Toscane
The wine region of Elba is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Acquabona or the Domaine Valle di Lazzaro produce mainly wines white, red and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Elba are Sangiovese, Vermentino and Aléatico, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Elba often reveals types of flavors of tropical, tropical fruit or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of oak, red fruit or vegetal.
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
News about the grape variety Aléatico
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