 It became part of the Kingdom of Italy in 1860, becoming an independent "comune" in 1960.The municipality is formed by the municipal seat of Capalbio and the villages ("frazioni") of Borgo Carige, Capalbio Scalo, Chiarone Scalo, Giardino, La Torba and Pescia Fiorentina.The hills around the commune is part "Denominazione di origine controllata" (DOC) that produces red, white and "rosé" wines as a dessert "Vin Santo" style.