📜 Elba
The appellation of the Tuscan island of Elba, also known for sweet Aleatico.
Elba is a protected designation of origin (PDO). Country: Italy. Part of: Tuscany.
Main grape varieties: Biancone di Portoferraio, Sangiovese, Aleatico, Ansonica. Wines made here: Red wine, White wine, Still wine, Sweet wine.
The name is listed in eAmbrosia, the official EU register of geographical indications, and is protected throughout the EU.
How it connects to Wine
📜 Elba ← main grape of ← 🍇 Sangiovese → kind of → 🍇 Grape varieties → kind of → 🍷 Wine
Links
- Related to
- 📍 Tuscany, 🍷 Still wine, 🍷 Sweet wine
- Grapes
- 🍇 Biancone di Portoferraio
- Main grapes
- 🍇 Sangiovese, 🍇 Aleatico, 🍇 Ansonica
- Wines
- 🍷 Red wine, 🍷 White wine
Frequently asked questions
Where is Elba?
Elba is a wine area in this country: Italy.
Which grapes are used for Elba wine?
Elba wine is made mainly from these grapes: Biancone di Portoferraio, Sangiovese, Aleatico, Ansonica.
What does the Elba status mean?
Elba is a protected designation of origin: the wine is made only in this area, under its rules and from permitted grapes.
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⚠️ Wine contains alcohol: adults only, drink in moderation. Wine usually contains sulphites; egg white or milk proteins are sometimes used for fining — important for allergies and for vegans.