Imagine finding yourself in the beating heart of the Chianti Classico, among the rolling hills of Siena. It is here that Volpaia began to take shape almost a thousand years ago, around the 12th century. Its strategic position, in an era of frequent territorial disputes, made it an ideal place to build a fortress. And it is precisely with this defensive spirit that the first residential nucleus was born, protected by solid walls that still define its perimeter today.
During the Middle Ages, Volpaia was involved in the age-old rivalries between Siena and Florence, the two great powers that fought for dominion over Tuscany. Despite the tensions and changes of ownership, the village managed to maintain its identity and a certain autonomy. Its economy, since its origins, has been closely linked to the land and the production of wine and oil, a vocation that has been handed down to the present day.
Over the centuries, Volpaia, while retaining its medieval structure, gradually transformed. The ancient fortified houses evolve into elegant residences, agricultural activities become specialized and the fame of Chianti wine begins to spread. The village, while remaining a small center, acquires a growing importance in the context of local wine production.
Today, walking through the streets of Volpaia, you can still breathe that atmosphere of the past, but you can also perceive a vitality given by the presence of renowned wineries that have been able to enhance the historical and landscape heritage.