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Farms
in Capoliveri
3 of the 9 farms in the Farms category are in the municipality of Capoliveri. Direct contacts, no intermediaries.
You are seeing only the 3 listings in Capoliveri. The guide below covers the whole island.
See the whole islandWine
estates
The Consorzio di Tutela Vini Elba DOC unites 16 active wineries on the island. They produce Elba DOC (whites, reds, rosés) and Aleatico Passito DOCG, the most distinctive sweet wine of the Tuscan Archipelago. All of them offer tastings by appointment and direct sales. Below three representative examples.
One of Elba's most historic wineries, founded in 1860. Located in Lacona between the Gulf of Lacona and the Gulf of Stella. Produces Elba Red/White DOC, Aleatico Passito DOCG, Elba White passito and EVO oil from young and centuries-old olive trees.
The Tenuta delle Ripalte winery, designed by Tobia Scarpa, on the Costa dei Gabbiani near Capoliveri: Alea Ludendo Aleatico dell'Elba Passito DOCG, tours with tastings and gourmet cuisine at Villa Ripalte.
Olive groves and
oil producers
Elba Island extra virgin olive oil falls under the Tuscan Extra Virgin Olive Oil IGP designation (Protected Geographical Indication). The main cultivars grown on the island are Frantoio, Leccino, Moraiolo and Pendolino, with often centuries-old olive trees planted on dry-stone terraces facing the sea.
The main production areas are the Marina di Campo plain, the Lacona area, Portoferraio (Schiopparello) and Bagnaia. Two private mills work Elba olives on the island: Podere Arduini in Mola (Capoliveri) and Costagli / Hotel La Feluca in Bagnaia (Rio).
Organic agritourism in Localita Lacona (Capoliveri) run by Britta and Vittorio. Production and hospitality following organic methods: gardens, home-made bread and biscuits (~95% organic). Camping, apartments, farm restaurant and product market.
Estate of Luca Arduini with private olive mill in Localita Mola, Capoliveri. Production of extra virgin olive oil IGP Toscano of Elba Island. Direct sales at the farm, retail points on the island, shipping on request.
Farm and educational farm in Lacona (Capoliveri), founded about five years ago by Sara Esposito. Sheep farming, saffron cultivation and processing, production of fresh small cheeses and milk. Sustainable processes and responsible land management.
Apiaries and
honey producers
Elba Island honey is recognised as a Traditional Agricultural Food Product (PAT) and is part of the gastronomic identity of the Tuscan Archipelago. The five most distinctive types are rosemary, thistle, heather, chestnut and strawberry tree (corbezzolo) — the last one bitter, rare, produced only in autumn.
Tuscan Archipelago National Park brand: on Elba three estates are awarded the Park brand for honey production, a guarantee that processing takes place within the protected areas of the Tuscan Archipelago. Among them, the Apicoltura Ballini mentioned above.
Organic estates
and agritourisms
On Elba certified organic production is growing: organic EVO oil, agritourisms working the land with organic methods, rural hospitality in olive groves and estates. Below the estates that combine organic production + hospitality, verified from public sources.
Organic agritourism in Localita Lacona (Capoliveri) run by Britta and Vittorio. Production and hospitality following organic methods: gardens, home-made bread and biscuits (~95% organic). Camping, apartments, farm restaurant and product market.
Agricultural
experiences on the island
Elba's farms are not only places of production: they are experiences. From the harvest with the winemakers to picking olives in October, from a visit to the apiary to a tasting of the just-pressed oil. Experiences are seasonal and places often limited: booking in advance is always recommended.
Frequently
asked questions
Everything you need to know before visiting an Elba farm.
Can I buy oil and honey directly from producers?
Is Elba oil IGP or DOP?
Are the farms open all year round?
What does "Tuscan Archipelago National Park brand" mean?
Good to know:
Farms in Capoliveri
Farms in Capoliveri are mainly on the Lacona plain and towards Mola, at the foot of hills planted with vines. This is the land of Aleatico dell’Elba DOCG, the island’s signature sweet passito wine, and of vegetable gardens and fields where you can buy straight from the grower. Call ahead to check opening times and visits; it is a few minutes’ drive from Capoliveri village. The other sections of the page cover the whole island.
In numbers
That is 3 of the 9 listings published for the category across the island. In the other municipalities: Portoferraio (3), Rio (2), Porto Azzurro (1).
To compare with the rest of the island, open the full Farms category (9 listings). To get to know the area, see the Capoliveri guide.