About this wine
An Elba Ansonica DOC made from pure Ansonica grapes to spotlight this key protagonist of Elban viticulture, vinified entirely in steel. It shows notes of black cherry and ripe cherry, apricot and very ripe white-fleshed fruit alongside pronounced mineral character; round and pungent on the palate with marked salinity and fresh acidity.
A pure, unoaked expression of Ansonica — a great way to learn Elba's signature white grape.
Sommelier's Note
"The most mineral, saline Ansonica in the Arrighi range — a wine that tastes of the island's rock and sea."
Food Pairings
A saline, mineral-driven white suited to grilled fish, shellfish, and Mediterranean seafood dishes.
When to drink it
Seafood dinners, coastal picnics, aperitivo with shellfish
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Ansonica
- Style
- White
- Price Range
- €12-16 (approx. ¥1,900-2,600 at reference retail, converted from EU market price for comparable Elba Ansonica wines)
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Ansonica, controlled-temperature fermentation, stored in steel, aged 3 months in bottle.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What grape is Mattanto made from?
- It is made from 100% Ansonica, Elba's signature native white grape.
- Is Mattanto aged in oak?
- No, it is vinified and stored entirely in stainless steel, then aged 3 months in bottle.
- What food pairs with Mattanto?
- Grilled fish, shellfish, and Mediterranean seafood dishes suit its saline, mineral character.
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