Wines made from Rolle grapes of Elba
Discover the best wines made with Rolle as a single variety or as a blend of Elba.
More informations about the variety Rolle
Rolle is a white grape variety of Turkish origin that has become established in the South of France, particularly in the Var region, in Corsica under the name of Vermentinu, and in Italy. Its bunches and berries, of medium size, change from white to pink when the grapes are ripe. The rolle likes hot climates where the soil is dry and poor. On the other hand, it fears the wind and diseases. It produces fat, well-balanced white wines. These wines may lack acidity, but they are still very aromatic and give off notes of grapefruit, white fruit, white flowers, fennel, etc. Rolle is also a good table grape that can be enjoyed both fresh and dry. Present in Provence, Languedoc, Roussillon and Corsica. It is used in the composition of numerous appellations such as Ajaccio, Patrimonio, Bandol, Coteaux-d'Aix-en-Provence, Côtes-de-Provence, Costières-de-Nîmes, Corbières, Collioure, Côtes-de-Roussillon, Minervois, Saint Chinian...
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.