| Region of production: | Chianti Classico |
| Winery Location: | Radda, Siena |
| Year Established: | 1968 |
Vineyard Holdings
49 ha
Top Wines Produced & Inaugural Vintages
- Chianti Classico: 90% Sangiovese and 10% Merlot.
- Chianti Classico Riserva: 100% Sangiovese from higher elevation vineyards than those used for the Chianti Classico, typically harvested at least three weeks later.
- Chianti Classico Riserva Vigneto Coltassala: 95% Sangiovese and 5% Mammolo from the oldest and highest altitude vineyard, at 520 meters. Aged 18 months in new French oak. First released in 1980 as an IGT Super Tuscan. Released as Chianti Classico Riserva beginning with the 1996 vintage, when the DOCG first allowed 100% Sangiovese wines.
- Il Puro Chianti Classico Gran Selezione: 100% Sangiovese from the Casanova Vineyard, planted in 2001. Aged 18 months in new French barriques. Inaugural vintage 2006.
- Balifico Toscana IGP: 65% Sangiovese and 35% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Balifico Vineyard. Aged 18 months in new French oak.
Average Total Production
- 120,000 bottles
Summary
Volpaia was a bustling medieval village on the border of Florence and Siena. The coat of arms that appears on the winery label is that of the della Volpaia family, a powerful local family that took its name from the village and had ties to figures such as Leonardo da Vinci. The modern-day winery was established when Raffaello Stianti acquired it piece by piece, then gave it as a gift to his daughter, Giovannella, and her new husband Carlo Mascheroni in 1972. They converted historic sites in the village into winemaking facilities. Today, Giovannella and Carlo run the winery with their children Nicolò and Federica. The family owns about two-thirds of the village, a popular tourist destination.
Style & Vinification Techniques
Volpaia is certified organic by Biodyvin. All wines are fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks and aged in barrel. Only the Chianti Classico and Riserva use mature, large-format barrels. All other wines are aged in French barrique with at least some new oak.
Producer Website: Volpaia