Tenuta La Chiusa

Tuscany region Grapes: 100% Vermentino Alcohol content: 13.5% Vinification: selection and manual harvesting of the overripe grapes in mid-September, soft pressing, slow fermentation in steel at controlled temperature, maturation on the lees in steel vats for a few months with continuous batonage during the winter, subsequent refinement in the bottle

Tenuta La Chiusa's Brut sparkling wine is made only from Vermentino grapes, harvested in advance of those destined for still wine. The harvest at the end of August is followed by a soft pressing of the grapes and finally a slow fermentation at a controlled temperature. The sparkling process takes place with the Charmat method.

The Aleatico Passito dell'Elba docg 2021 is a natural passito obtained from the aromatic Aleatico vine, native to the island of Elba. After the harvest which generally takes place during the first half of September, the grapes are dried on special racks in the open air for a period of about 10-15 days. Vinified in steel containers at a controlled temperature. Maceration on the skins for about 7 days.

Vermentino Elba Doc 2022 comes from vines on clayey-ferrous soils in a flat area. Harvested in early September. It is vinified in white, in steel containers, with temperature control during fermentation. Continuous batonage during the winter to enrich the wine with the aromas of the fine lees on which it is left to rest. Bottled in the spring following the harvest, it has a straw yellow colour. On the nose the typical floral aromas of acacia, pineapple and marked notes of aromatic herbs. On the palate it is dry, fresh, sapid and with good persistence. Ideal alone as an aperitif, or in combination with appetizers, fish risottos and soft cheeses.

Rosato Elba Doc 2022 is obtained from Sangiovese and Merlot grapes grown on the clayey-ferrous soils of the company. The contact of the must with the skins takes place for at least 12 hours. This is followed by a soft pressing and slow fermentation at a controlled temperature. The result is a cherry-pink colored wine with garnet reflections. The bouquet has hints of English candy, wild strawberries and raspberry. Balanced, fresh, with good persistence with a slight tannic finish. It is the ideal wine for cold cuts, roast meats and grilled pork, but also in summer with panzanella, salads and savory pies.