Alea Ludendo Aleatico Passito Dell'Elba DOCG 2021 - Tenuta delle Ripalte

TYPOLOGYAleatico Passito dell'Elba DOCG

PRODUCTION AREACapoliveri, Island of Elba

GRAPE VARIETIESAleatico 100%

SOIL TYPEOf volcanic origin (metamorphic granite) with considerable mineral content.

VINIFICATIONAfter a short maceration on the skins, a slow fermentation continues until the natural stop determined by the high residual sugar content. Maturation in steel and bottling in the summer following the harvest.

TRAINING SYSTEMgrapes grown at Poggio Turco, on the tip of Ripalte

COLOURConsistent and fairly deep colour, with the nuances typical of raisin wines.

PERFUMEAggressive nose, rich in primary aromas, flowers and slightly caramelised fruit; also a hint of Mediterranean scrub.

PAIRINGSIn addition to classic pairings with tarts and dry pastries, this Aleatico finds an elective companion in chocolate desserts. Another intriguing marriage can be celebrated with piquant cheeses, blue and otherwise.

TASTEIn the mouth a great complexity with sensations of fruit and jam. The final sensations are of great balance between the sweet note and acidity, with a savoury component. The result is a clean and never tired mouthfeel, with a persistent memory of fruit and jam.

NOTESThe tradition of dessert wines from the Italian Minor Islands finds in Aleatico dell'Elba one of its highest expressions. From the aromatic red grape variety of the same name, from the Muscat family, a naturally sweet wine is obtained, once celebrated and universally known. Aleatico 'Alea Ludendo' is made exclusively from grapes grown at Poggio Turco, on the tip of Ripalte. The grapes are harvested when fully ripe, at the beginning of September; the grapes are dried on racks for a week, in direct sunlight. This gives the wine a strong character and remarkable personality.