Winery ImperatoreElba Rosso
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The Elba Rosso of the Winery Imperatore is in the top 0 of wines of Elba.
Details and technical informations about Winery Imperatore's Elba Rosso.
Discover the grape variety: Gros vert
Simple and fresh dry whites, pale golden colour, supple mouth with moderate acidity, with understated aromas of citrus and white flowers. Discreet rustic profile. Almost extinct, preserved in INRAE varietal collections. Testifies to pre-phylloxera ampelographic diversity in the South-West. Rare French white grape formerly grown in the South-West.
Informations about the Winery Imperatore
The Winery Imperatore is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 5 wines for sale in the of Elba to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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).
The wine region of Tuscany
Kingdom of Sangiovese: upright reds with cherry, plum, dried herbs and leather, lively acidity and firm tannins. Fleshy, food-friendly Chianti Classico DOCG, deep long-ageing Brunello di Montalcino (spice, tobacco, ripe black fruit), elegant Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. On the coast, Bolgheri crafts the opulent Cabernet- and Merlot-based 'Super Tuscans'. Some fresh white Vernaccia.
The word of the wine: Cupbearer
Person in charge of choosing and serving wines. Old term for the sommelier.
