Elba DOC

Elba DOC is a Denominazione di origine controllata (DOC) wine designation for wines produced on the Elba island, which is part of the Tuscany region in Italy. The Elba DOC designation was granted in 1967, and it covers a wide range of wine styles including red, white, rosé, and dessert wines.

History

The history of viticulture on Elba dates back to the Etruscan civilization, who cultivated vines on the island as early as the 7th century BC. The island's wine production flourished during the Roman Empire, and it continued to be an important wine-producing region throughout the Middle Ages and into the modern era.

Wine Styles

Elba DOC includes several different wine styles, each with its own specific regulations regarding grape varieties, winemaking techniques, and aging requirements.

Elba Rosso

Elba Rosso is a red wine made primarily from the Sangiovese grape, which must make up at least 50% of the blend. Other permitted grape varieties include Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Aleatico.

Elba Bianco

Elba Bianco is a white wine made primarily from the Vermentino grape, which must make up at least 50% of the blend. Other permitted grape varieties include Trebbiano, Malvasia, and Ansonica.

Elba Rosato

Elba Rosato is a rosé wine made from the same grape varieties as Elba Rosso. It is typically light in color and high in acidity, with flavors of red fruit and floral notes.

Elba Aleatico Passito

Elba Aleatico Passito is a sweet dessert wine made from the Aleatico grape. The grapes are dried to concentrate their sugars before fermentation, resulting in a wine with intense flavors of dried fruit and honey.

Viticulture

The island of Elba has a Mediterranean climate that is ideal for viticulture, with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. The island's diverse soils, which include sand, clay, and granite, contribute to the complexity of the wines.

See Also

• Italian wine
• Tuscan wine
• List of Italian DOC wines