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What to drink in the Province of Livorno? Top 3 Local Wine Appellations in the Province of Livorno

Last update: Mon Dec 16 2024
Top 3 Local Wine Appellations in the Province of Livorno
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Wine Appellation

PROVINCE OF LIVORNO, Italy
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Bolgheri DOC
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Bolgheri is an Italian appellation located in Tuscany that is best known for its tannic red wines made from classic Bordeaux grapes. These red wines can be made entirely from Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, or Merlot, or with a blend of these wines and up to 50 percent of Syrah or Sangiovese and up to 30 percent of Petit Verdot grapes.


Although wine has been cultivated in the region since ancient times, the production was mainly focused on local grapes and rudimental table wines. The situation changed in the mid-20th century with the arrival of Mario Incisa Della Rocchetta, who moved to Bolgheri and started producing wine, mainly for personal needs. 
VARIATIONS OF Bolgheri DOC
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Wine Appellation

PROVINCE OF LIVORNO, Italy
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Suvereto is an Italian appellation located in Livorno that produces red blends from Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. In practice, most examples are Bordeaux blends made from Merlot and Cabernet. If one of the varieties makes up 85% of the blend, the wines can have an additional label stating the name of the grape.


Suvereto wines have to be aged for a minimum of 19 months, while the minimum for the Riserva label is 26 months. The wines have an attractive violet color with an aroma reminiscent of ripe fruit, plums, violets, and spices. Some herbal, cocoa and tobacco nuances are also present. 
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Elba Aleatico Passito is an Italian dessert wine from the island of Elba—the largest island of the Tuscan Archipelago. The wines are produced from Aleatico grapes that dried on wooden racks before they are processed into must. The final result is an intense, ruby-red wine that is full-bodied, aromatic, and sweet, but with a good balance of acidity and alcohol.


Typical aromas and flavors include fruity and spicy nuances reminiscent of red fruits, cinnamon, cloves, dried fruit, and fruit jam. These age-worthy wines make an excellent digestif, but they also pair well with not overly sweet desserts, such as dry pastries and fruit tarts, as well as chocolate or blue cheese.

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