Wines
L E T T R A
“Just as the stars have been a beacon to the world’s navigators for millennia, Elettra is our lighthouse, the shining star we follow in search of new landscapes and new styles.” Andrea Bernardini, Winemaker
To create new winemaking styles, one must go beyond the known to navigate unexplored tastes and expressions of the vine. Going beyond requires the vision and courage to journey into uncharted landscapes and Elettra is the result of a journey into the alchemy of winemaking.
The journey began with rigorous research into the idiosyncrasies of each grape variety to discover the characteristics that are the shining stars of their types. The journey continued from vineyard to winery, where a decade of experimentation with taste, style and terroir evolved each wine into its fullest self. The journey culminated with the creation of elegant expressions that capture the nuances of their varieties that speak to both connoisseurs and aspiring enthusiasts beginning their own journey into wine.
A U I G N O B A C
Perfectly suited to the cool climate of northeastern Italy where the grapes are grown, Elettra Sauvignon Blanc is surprisingly versatile with an intense olfactory profile that pairs well with dishes rich in aromatic herbs.
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Italy
ABV: 13.5%
Acidity: 6.5 g/l
Sugar: 8 g/l
Tasting Notes: An explosive nose with strong notes of passion fruit, orange peel, and lime. Mouth filling and persistent on the palate with pleasant minerality and balanced acidity. Soft pressing, careful selection, and long fermentation at a controlled temperature gives this wine great delicacy and complexity.
Pairing Suggestion: Pairs well with foods prepared with rosemary, basil, parsley, cilantro and mint, and Italian style shellfish and white meat dishes. Complements a variety of vegetables and fresh green salads with tomatoes, herbs, and vinaigrette. For a main course, look to seafood – oysters, clams, shrimp, cod, salmon, sea bass, sushi – chicken, and pasta primavera or with pesto. The acidity cools the heat of spicy cuisine without dulling the flavor and balances creaminess of soft cheeses like goat, mozzarella, ricotta, brie, and feta. Works with fruit-based desserts like cakes and tarts.
Available In: 750ml
99 Points, Luca Maroni
A B R N E T S A V G N O N
Italy’s fertile land provides an ideal home for Elettra Cabernet Sauvignon, nurturing the ripe, dark fruit and herbaceous, earthy notes in this intriguing expression of the hugely popular varietal.
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Italy
ABV: 15.5%
Acidity: 5.2 g/l
Sugar: 15 g/l
Tasting Notes: A true expression of this dynamic grape, the wine shows strong characteristic dark fruit aromas complemented by subtle hints of green pepper. Aging in American oak barrels softens the tannins for a smoother, rounder wine. Excellent structure, characterized by fair acidity and good alcoholic presence, makes this a long-lived wine.
Pairing Suggestion: For a winning pairing, look to traditional Italian fare and hearty meats as the structure works perfectly with bold, tomato-based sauces, rich cheeses and baked pastas – lasagna, ragùs, sausage and mushroom pizza, mac and cheese, ribeye steaks, braised short ribs, and lamb chops are great matches. Dark poultry like roast duck breast, coq a vin, and turkey thighs in pan gravy and dense fish with flavorful preparations like pepper-crusted tuna steak or cedar-plank salmon can also work. For a charcuterie select firm, aged cheeses – Gouda, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Cheddar, Manchego, Pecorino, savory meats – prosciutto, salami, bresaola, soppressata, and garnish with smoked almonds and fresh berries. For a cookout, serve with cheddar cheeseburgers or barbecued brisket.
Available In: 750ml
99 Points, Luca Maroni
92 Points, Falstaff
ELETTRA
r o m t h e N i h t S k y t o Y o G a s s
Wines that are shining stars of their variety deserve labels of equal brilliance. The design draws inspiration from the night sky and Elettra, one of the brightest stars in the Pleiades – or Seven Sisters – constellation. Elettra and her six sisters were the daughters of Atlas. Bound to bear the weight of the world for all eternity, Atlas was unable to protect his daughters and so transformed them into radiant stars, forever safe in the heavens. So brilliant are the stars, they are visible to the naked eye from nearly every corner of the Earth.
Like the stars that inspire us and fuel our ambitions, Elettra holds within every bottle a fragment of celestial light – a whisper of the cosmos, a reminder that true elegance is timeless and true brilliance endures.
