Wine tasting and visit to a design Cellar at Ripalte

Highlights

We will discover the Ripalte that dominate the eastern promontory of the Island of Elba and, as we walk through the vineyard stretching towards the Tuscan Archipelago, we will be enveloped in the intense scents of the Mediterranean maquis. We will visit a design cellar signed by a master of contemporary art, one of the 25 wineries of the Toscana Wine Architecture circuit. We will then taste our Elban wines produced from Aleatico grapes that we produce here, combined with typical Tuscan flavors.

Summary

We will discover the Ripalte that dominate the eastern promontory of the Island of Elba and, as we walk through the vineyard stretching towards the Tuscan Archipelago, we will be enveloped in the intense scents of the Mediterranean maquis. We will visit a design cellar signed by a master of contemporary art, one of the 25 wineries of the Toscana Wine Architecture circuit. We will then taste our Elban wines produced from Aleatico grapes that we produce here, combined with typical Tuscan flavors.

Tour info

Duration

2 hours

Why take this tour?

Let yourself be guided on a journey through the flavors and aromas of the typical grape variety of the Island of Elba, so loved by Napoleon: Aleatico wine and its variations. We will walk among the vineyard rows stretching towards the Tuscan Archipelago and we will tell you the story of winemaking on the island of Elba, fascinating you with the legends of our estate that hover around the beautiful nineteenth-century Villa. We will visit the design cellar, the work of the architect Tobia Scarpa, with a breathtaking view of the Tyrrhenian Sea, and we will taste our wines from Aleatico grapes: Brut Spumante Rosato (sparkling rosé wine); Bianco delle Ripalte (still white wine) and the famous Aleatico Passito dell’Elba (sweet wine). Pair the wines with typical Tuscan products and immerse yourself in the magical atmosphere of a private natural oasis with our wine tour. Explore more Wine Experience Ripalte on our website!

What’s included?

Walk in the vineyards overlooking the sea of the eastern promontory of the Island of Elba
Visit to one of the 14 design wine cellars of the Toscana Wine Architecture Circuit
Wine tasting with an expert guide and explanation of the winemaking and drying process of the grapes
Food tasting with typical Tuscan flavors: local cold cuts, aged cheeses, typical dishes

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 2h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

Regular temperature checks for staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

CANTINA Tenuta delle Ripalte

About operator:

The Tenuta delle Ripalte winery produces Aleatico wines and other typical Elban wines. The building is a project by the architect Tobia Scarpa and is located on the promontory at the south-east end of Elba. With its vineyards, it dominates a coast of beaches and coves carved into the high cliffs (Ripe Alte). The winery offers on its website a catalog of tasting experiences related to the world of wine.