Volpaia
Volpaia features on the Gingerguide audio walk through Chianti. Give it roughly ~60 min: enough to look, hear a two to three minute story on the spot, and ask the AI guide whatever the story leaves open.
- Type village
- Suggested visit ~60 min
- Chianti Chianti guide
About Volpaia
Volpaia, a tiny fortified hilltop village above Radda, where a wine estate makes its wine inside the old houses, towers and churches of the medieval village.
Volpaia is first recorded in 1172 as a castle. It was part of the Lega del Chianti, and two of its six towers survive. Its finest building is the Commenda di Sant'Eufrosino, a small church built between 1443 and 1460. The Castello di Volpaia estate ages its wine in cellars beneath the old buildings, linked by pipes under the streets.
The village streets are free to walk; people live here, so keep quiet. The estate offers cellar visits and tastings, best booked ahead. Park in the car park below the village. Do not drive after tasting.
Did you know? The first document naming Volpaia, written in 1172, speaks of the court and castle of Vulpaio, offered as security for a loan.
How long is a visit to Volpaia?
Set aside roughly ~60 min for Volpaia. That covers a good look and the narrated story, and because you set the pace you can always stay on.
Is Volpaia worth your time?
Volpaia is among the 13 narrated highlights the Gingerguide team chose for Chianti, so it is worth a look. Hear the story for the context, then ask the AI guide for anything more.
Nearby stops in Chianti
Sources and further reading
Where to check the facts about Volpaia and read more:
Day 1 of the Chianti in 2 days itinerary →
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Hear the story of Volpaia
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