Author Archives: Karen Atkinson

Exclusive winery visit to Molino di Grace for Ripertoli guests 

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New for 2026: Private winery tour and tasting at Molino di Grace, Panzano.

We have arranged an exclusive offer for Ripertoli clients with a local wine producer.

Where: at Molino di Grace, owned by Frank Grace, an American who fell in love with the Chianti region more than 20 years ago.

How far: Just 15 minutes drive from Ripertoli.

How to book: Please contact our friend Giada, giadacavigli@ilmolinodigrace.it , who speaks excellent English and will take good care of you personally.

Tour details:  The tour usually lasts around 90 minutes and costs 50 Euros per person.

Here is Giada’s description:

Indulge in a truly exclusive experience with a private tour and wine tasting at our Chianti Classico winery. This personalized journey will take you through our vineyards, where you’ll learn about the unique terroir of the Chianti Classico region and the care that goes into cultivating our grapes. Our expert guide will walk you through the winemaking process in our cellar, revealing the secrets behind each bottle we produce. After the tour, enjoy a carefully curated tasting of 4 of our finest estate wines, each showcasing the depth, elegance, and tradition of Chianti Classico. You’ll have the opportunity to savour the distinct aromas and flavours, all while receiving personalised insights and tips from our sommelier. You will also taste our EV Olive oil, which you can compare with the excellent Ripertoli EVOO which Nigel & Deborah provide for you,  and balsamic. Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or simply looking to enjoy an unforgettable experience in one of Italy’s most iconic wine regions, our private tour and tasting offers a unique and intimate way to connect with the land, the wine, and the passion that makes our winery so special.

 

 

For more wine tasting and buying ideas click here.

 

Deborah’s Terrace

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Deborah’s Terrace: This new terrace is a place to sit and relax and enjoy the magnificent view, drinking your morning coffee or an early evening aperitivo. An electric awning will protect you from the sun while you relax in the sofas and chairs, which were delivered earlier this week, before the video was taken.

beautiful holiday villa rental in Tuscany with amazing outside facilities

 

Ripertoli in Snow

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Ever wondered what Ripertoli looks like in the snow?

Unfortunately there are no closer shots as the gardner did not have snow tyres.

 

 

Happy Memories

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A recent email from a client in New Jersey who visited Ripertoli in 2008.

“… thank you for opening your amazing villa to the public. The trip we took to Italy (my parents, sister, grandparents, aunt & uncle) remains one of the best memories of my childhood, and probably my life. And a large part of that was the experience at your villa.

Walking through the vineyards, swimming in the pool, trying to converse with Maritza (i forget how to spell her name), it was all simply amazing. I can honestly say it is something I will never forget.”

Always lovely to receive such good feedback, even from such a long time ago.

He also bought 5 bottles of 2025 Ripertoli Olive Oil as Family Christmas Presents this year.

Olive Harvest 2025

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The Olive Harvest at Ripertoli 2025.

The 2025 olive harvest at Ripertoli turned out better than we had dared to hope ! It took a long time, 5 separate visits to the Frantoio to make oil, and a huge amount of manual labour by old and young – but the quality as chemically analysed is excellent, the oil is delicious, and the total quantity ended up almost the same as 2024.

Morgan, Tim, Alastair, Mizé

Morgan, Tim, Alastair, Mizé working on the Olive Harvest 2025

As usual Deborah and I started the harvest, with regular helpers joining us for the first week as we picked the easiest terraces nearest to the house. (Thank you David, Judith, Angela, Mike and Anna !) Productivity speeded up with the arrival of Deborah’s son Alastair, experienced harvesters Morgan and Tim, and newbies Mizé, Grace and George. We expected picking to be finished by the time my son Giles arrived with Emmylou, but in fact Campo Ballini (the furthest from the house, right down in the valley) was much more productive that we had expected and there were several rows left for them to finish off.

Ripertoli Olive Oil Labels 2025

Ripertoli Olive Oil Labels 2025

Our friend Dave Hart has already delivered lots of 5 litre cans to our home in England, and we have a smart new label for 2025 featuring Alastair alongside me & Deborah. Maybe 2026 will be the year that both he & Giles will be in the photo. Anyway, we can now sell the wonderful 2025 oil for £22 per 50cl bottle or £190 per 5L can – let me know if you want some.  We also have a little 2024 left – it’s still excellent oil, thought not as vibrant and fresh as the 2025, but at £18 the 50cl bottle it’s excellent value.

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