Castello di Volpaia
カステッロ・ディ・ヴォルパイア
High-altitude Chianti Classico grown organically inside an 11th-century fortified village.
Castello di Volpaia is a historic estate built into the fortified 11th-century village of Volpaia, in Radda in Chianti at the heart of Chianti Classico. Owned by the Mascheroni Stianti family for three generations, the winery was ingeniously integrated into the village's ancient buildings, with fermentation cellars hidden inside old houses and a 600-foot underground 'vinoduct' connecting production spaces, using gravity from the hillside instead of pumps. The estate's 46 hectares of vineyards sit at an exceptionally high altitude of 450-600 meters, among the highest in all of Chianti Classico, giving the wines pronounced freshness, aromatic lift, and refined tannins. The family farmed organically as a matter of philosophy long before certification existed, formally beginning the organic certification process in 2000; today all Sangiovese-based wines are made from 100% certified organic grapes with minimal intervention in the cellar.
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Who Is This For?
For wine lovers who want elegant, terroir-driven Sangiovese with real freshness, and who appreciate an estate with a genuine organic and historical pedigree.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Castello di Volpaia an organic winery?
- Yes. The Mascheroni Stianti family farmed organically as a philosophy for generations before formalizing certification in 2000, and today all estate Sangiovese-based wines are made from 100% certified organic grapes.
- What makes Castello di Volpaia's vineyards special?
- The vineyards sit at 450 to 600 meters above sea level near Radda in Chianti, among the highest altitudes in Chianti Classico, which gives the wines exceptional freshness, aromatic complexity, and refined tannins compared to lower-elevation Chianti.
- Why is the winery built inside a medieval village?
- Rather than building a modern winery outside town, the Mascheroni Stianti family integrated fermentation and aging cellars into the historic buildings of the 11th-century village of Volpaia, connecting them with an underground gravity-fed pipeline instead of pumps.
- Do Castello di Volpaia's wines pair well with Japanese cuisine?
- Yes. Their bright acidity and refined tannins make them excellent with grilled eel, soy-based simmered meat dishes, and mushroom-based dishes.