Tenuta La Chiusa
テヌータ・ラ・キウーザ
Elba's oldest wine estate, with roots dating to 1590.
Tenuta La Chiusa overlooks the Gulf of Portoferraio on the island of Elba, Tuscany, and is the oldest wine estate on the island, with cellars and a hamlet dating to 1590. Founded by the Senno family, the property passed to the Foresi family in the mid-19th century, who ran it for some 150 years, before the Bertozzi Corradi family took over management in 2003. The 20-hectare estate, enclosed by the walls that give it its name, is planted with the indigenous varieties Vermentino, Ansonica, Trebbiano, Sangiovese and Aleatico on granitic and clay-iron soils shaped by the sea. Tenuta La Chiusa produces around 100,000 bottles a year of traditional Elba DOC white, rosé and red wines alongside Aleatico dell'Elba DOCG passito and extra-virgin olive oil, and also operates a small agriturismo with guided tours and tastings. Napoleon Bonaparte is recorded as having stayed at the estate twice shortly after arriving on Elba in 1814.
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Who Is This For?
For travelers and wine lovers drawn to centuries-old Tuscan island estates, indigenous grape varieties, and Napoleon-era history.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Tenuta La Chiusa located?
- On the island of Elba, overlooking the Gulf of Portoferraio in Tuscany, Italy — a short distance from the town center.
- How old is Tenuta La Chiusa?
- The estate's cellars and hamlet date back to 1590, making it the oldest wine estate on the island of Elba.
- What grape varieties does Tenuta La Chiusa grow?
- Indigenous varieties including Vermentino, Ansonica, Trebbiano, Sangiovese and Aleatico, grown across 20 hectares of granitic and clay-iron soils under Elba DOC and Elba Aleatico Passito DOCG.
- Does Tenuta La Chiusa have a connection to Napoleon?
- Yes. Napoleon Bonaparte is recorded as having stayed at the estate on two occasions shortly after arriving on Elba in 1814.
- Can visitors tour the estate and taste the wines?
- Yes, Tenuta La Chiusa offers guided tours and tastings by reservation, and also operates a small agriturismo with self-catering apartments on-site.