| Producer | Fattoria delle Ripalte |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Varietal | Aleatico |
| Vintage | 2010 |
| Sku | 1159037 |
| Size | 375ml |
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Tasting Notes: The tradition of dessert wines from the Italian Islands finds one of its greatest expressions in the Aleatico of Elba. From the aromatic red grape variety of the same name, of the Muscat family, a naturally sweet wine is made, once celebrated and universally known. The Aleatico “Alea Ludendo” is made exclusively from grapes grown on Poggio Turco, on the tip of the Ripalte. The grapes are harvested when fully ripe, in the first days of September; the grapes are dried on racks for a week, in direct sun. This operation gives the wine a strong character and notable personality. After a brief maceration on the skins, a slow fermentation continues until it comes to a natural stop caused by the significant residual sugar content. Refinement in steel and bottling in the summer following the harvest.
