It blooms when all others fade. We are talking about Elleboro, a flower of the Ranunculaceae family, also known as Christmas Rose because it blooms in December. In this case, however, Elleboro is above all the commercial name of a Tuscan IGT white wine proposed by Bolgheri-based Podere Conca. As is often the case in this corner of Tuscany, Elleboro is also a blend of international grapes. Specifically Viognier, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. The grapes are harvested by hand, destemmed, crushed and fermented in steel tanks. It also continues its ageing process in steel, for about 4 months. This is followed by bottling and a further ageing period in the cellar of at least 2 months. Straw yellow, as soon as it is poured it reveals a beautiful bouquet with a decidedly fruity character. It is easy to discern, for example, notes of yellow summer fruit, such as peach and apricot, both ripe and juicy. The palate then reveals a powerful white, with a nice structure, well supported by fresh acidity and convincing flavour. It is the right wine to start the evening with. Excellent as an aperitif, on the table it goes well with fish dishes or light appetisers.