Elba

Elba is a wine region in Tuscany, Italy.

Growers build the wines around Aleatico, filling out the blend with Inzolia, Vermentino and Sangiovese.

Vines root into clay and sand.

The climate is mediterranean, running sea breezes.

The vineyards themselves read as coastal, elevated and island.

Red wine, white wine and rosé wine, plus two more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows full-bodied with rich, crisp and refreshing, floral and citrus characteristics and rich and dessert-like, plus three more.

Quality is codified by the DOC and the DOCG, which is worth reading off the label.

The named areas within are Aleatico dell’Elba DOCG.

Producers worth knowing include Arrighi, Chiesina di Lacona, Mola and Tenuta delle Ripalte.

Pour them alongside seafood, pasta with tomato sauce, grilled vegetables and fresh cheeses.

Serve chilled.

In the glass.

Red: Full-bodied with rich.

White: Crisp and refreshing, Floral and citrus characteristics.

Sweet: Rich and dessert-like, Made from late-harvest grapes.

Sparkling: Fresh and effervescent, Showcasing the region’s varietals.

Grapes planted here.

Classifications.

• DOC
• DOCG

Producers worth knowing.

Bottles to look for.

• Acquabona Aleatico dell'Elba DOCG, Tuscany, Italy
• Arrighi 'Arembapampane' Vermentino Elba, Tuscany, Italy
• Arrighi 'Centopercento' Rosso Elba, Tuscany, Italy
• Arrighi 'Hermia' Amphora Viognier Elba, Tuscany, Italy
• Arrighi 'Ilagiu' Bianco Elba, Tuscany, Italy
• Arrighi 'Siloso', Elba Aleatico Passito DOCG, Italy
• Cecilia 'Zeta del Tucano' Vermentino Elba, Tuscany, Italy
• Cecilia Ansonica Elba, Tuscany, Italy

At the table.

• seafood
• pasta with tomato sauce
• grilled vegetables
• fresh cheeses
• light desserts

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve chilled.

Inside the region.

Nearby regions.

Elba: common questions

More from here: every wine region in Italy, or the wider Tuscany guide.