Tenuta delle Ripalte typical wines of the Island of Elba

13/09/2022 - THE FATTORIA DELLE RIPALTE AGRICULTURAL FARM on the Island of Elba, dedicated to the production of typical Tuscan products of excellence, boasts an ancient history of passion for the land and its precious fruits. The Tenuta di Capo Calamita, which stood on the promontory of the same name and is now known as the Tenuta delle Ripalte, was in fact purchased at the end of the 19th century by the Swiss-born noble entrepreneur Oscar Tobler. Always passionate about agriculture, he started the current first-class business that produces thousands of bottles of wine every year.

Most of the land is dedicated to the typical Elba grape variety, Aleatico, introduced in 2002, along with the production of Aleatico Passito d'Elba and Rosato di Aleatico. An excellent grappa is also distilled from the marc. This production extends over about fifteen hectares spread over four areas, all above 180 metres in altitude to ensure greater ventilation in a soil of volcanic origin rich in minerals, resulting in a wine of absolute quality and value.

From the Gorgaccio vineyards facing east, Bianco delle Ripalte is produced: a Vermentino IGT Costa Toscana. From Alicante and Carignano grapes, Rosso delle Ripalte is produced, a wine with a harmonious character that is well suited to the seafood cuisine typical of the Tuscan coast.

Worthy of note is the fact that the farm is located within the Tuscan Archipelago National Park; for this reason, agronomic production follows the dictates of sustainable agriculture. Fertilisation is carried out with organic fertilisers, we apply maximum weed control with mechanical tillage or hoeing, and there is no irrigation so as not to impoverish the site's scarce water supply.