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Despite white wines being the most consumed on the Island of Elba, it is the red wine that best tells the story of this land, primarily based on Sangiovese, a grape variety that represents the winemaking tradition of Tuscany. The red wine from the Island of Elba is made from 80% Sangiovese and 20% Merlot grapes sourced from clay-iron-rich soils in flat areas. Early harvesting for the Merlot and mid-September for the Sangiovese ensures optimal ripeness. The vinification process in steel involves a maceration of about seven days. The result is a young wine with an intense ruby red color, characterized by fruity Sangiovese aromas followed by notes of aromatic herbs and violet on the nose. On the palate, it stands out for its good balance between freshness and tannins, with a pleasant savory note typical of island wines in the finish. It pairs perfectly with dishes such as chicken cacciatore and traditional soups, including those based on fish from Elban cuisine.
Vermentino is the one most commonly referred to as the ‘wine of the sea’, grown along the Tyrrhenian coasts from Liguria to northern Sicily.
Ansonica is an indigenous grape variety of the island of Elba. Known for preserving the island’s unique mineral structure, it benefits from a range of minerals rarely found in other Italian soils.
The jewel of the estate, the Vermentino IGP “Orto delle Fanciulle”, is a wine rich in complexity, crafted from a CRU of Vermentino vines.
The Elba Bianco DOC from Tenuta La Chiusa is a refined blend of Trebbiano, Ansonica, and Malvasia grapes, cultivated in granitic soils that lend the wine a pronounced minerality.
Elba Rosato DOC is crafted from carefully cultivated Sangiovese grapes on the estate’s clay-iron-rich soils.
It is the red wine that best tells the story of this land, primarily based on Sangiovese, a grape variety that embodies the winemaking tradition of Tuscany.
It represents the most authentic essence of Tuscan winemaking, reflecting the distinctive characteristics of maritime wines with a hint of saltiness.
Vermentino is the one most commonly referred to as the ‘wine of the sea’, grown along the Tyrrhenian coasts from Liguria to northern Sicily.
Ansonica is an indigenous grape variety of the island of Elba. Known for preserving the island’s unique mineral structure, it benefits from a range of minerals rarely found in other Italian soils.
The jewel of the estate, the Vermentino IGP “Orto delle Fanciulle”, is a wine rich in complexity, crafted from a CRU of Vermentino vines.
The Elba Bianco DOC from Tenuta La Chiusa is a refined blend of Trebbiano, Ansonica, and Malvasia grapes, cultivated in granitic soils that lend the wine a pronounced minerality.
Elba Rosato DOC is crafted from carefully cultivated Sangiovese grapes on the estate’s clay-iron-rich soils.
It is the red wine that best tells the story of this land, primarily based on Sangiovese, a grape variety that embodies the winemaking tradition of Tuscany.
It represents the most authentic essence of Tuscan winemaking, reflecting the distinctive characteristics of maritime wines with a hint of saltiness.
The enchantment of nature and the allure of history just steps from the sea. All the essence of the island captured in the embrace of countryside and sea: at La Chiusa, we leave behind the more touristy and bustling side of Elba to immerse ourselves in an atmosphere from another time.
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Portoferraio (Livorno)
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