Volpaia Chianti Classico Rich and Full Whites Contrary to the long élevage

Contrary to the long élevage popular in Burgundy now

The estate of Castello di Volpaia is still situated in the heart of the village

The rocky soil of the vineyards is made up of schist and granite

whole bunch pressed and fermented in 600l French barrel for 11months on lees

Volpaia Chianti Classico Rich and Full Whites Contrary to the long élevageFew places represent history like Volpaia. This perfectly preserved village was built as a fort to protect Florence in the 11th century. The estate of Castello di Volpaia is still situated in the heart of the village, it has one of the highest vineyard sites (450 600m) with 46 hectares on the Southern hillsides leading up to the village. Altitude gives the wines freshness, making them some of the most elegant Chiantis available. While the estate can