Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnesssweet
Finishlong
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 2 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs12 yrs14 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedLow tanninHigh aciditySweetLong finish

Aroma: flowers, ripe white-fleshed fruit, almond, apricot, honey, orange blossom, vanilla

Palate: warm soft weight, structured sweetness, acid backbone

Golden yellow with amber reflections, intense and persistent in flowers, ripe white-fleshed fruit and almond, recalling apricot, honey, orange blossom and vanilla, then warm, soft, full and structured with a base of acidity holding it in balance.

What it pairs with

  • Tiramisu
    The estate suggests trying it with tiramisu specifically.
  • Spoon desserts
    Antolini names dolci al cucchiaio for this wine.
  • Blue cheese
    The producer lists formaggi erborinati as a perfect partner.

History

Elisium is Antolini's white passito from Garganega and Trebbiano grown between 250 and 350 metres in Marano, picked in mid October only in worthy vintages. Just three to four hundred half-litre bottles are made.

Facts

Producer
Antolini · visiting guide
Grapes
Garganega, Trebbiano
Classification
Veneto IGT
Oak
Cask-aged after appassimento, made only in vintages the estate judges worthy
Price
€30-50 at retail
Drinking window
2-12 from vintage

Frequently asked about Antolini Elisium Veneto Bianco Passito

What does Antolini Elisium taste like?

The estate reports a golden yellow with amber reflections and an intense, persistent nose of flowers, ripe white-fleshed fruit and dried fruit such as almond, recalling apricot, honey, orange blossom and vanilla. The taste is warm, soft, full and structured with a base of acidity and an adequate balance.

How rare is Elisium?

The harvest for Elisium happens only in vintages the estate judges worthy, and three to four hundred 500ml bottles are produced.

What food pairs with Elisium?

Antolini calls it an excellent end of meal wine for spoon desserts and blue cheeses, and suggests trying it with tiramisu. Serve at 16 degrees Celsius.

Tags

dessert passito full body garganega hidden gem high acid low tannin medium term mood elegant mood romantic occasion gift occasion special occasion winter old world pairs with blue cheese pairs with creme brulee pairs with digestif pairs with fruit desserts price premium sweet trebbiano

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