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Castello Di Volpaia
Castello di Volpaia is a winery located in the medieval village of Volpaia. The estate spans over 900 acres (360 ha), divided between vineyards, olive groves, and woods. The winery is organically farmed, producing extra virgin olive oil, vinegar, and wine, particularly Chianti Classico. The winery is owned by Carlo and Giovannella Mascheroni Stianti, who are assisted by their son Nicolo Mascheroni Stianti. History The della Volpaia family The winery's logo features the coat of arms from the illustrious della Volpaia family, who lived in the village and took its name from the town itself. Lorenzo della Volpaia (1446–1512), an architect, goldsmith, mathematician, and clockmaker, founded a Florence, Florentine dynasty of clockmakers and scientific-instrument makers that included his sons, Camillo, Benvenuto, and Eufrosino, and nephew Girolamo. As a clockmaker, he gained fame and honor with the construction of the Orologio dei Pianeti (Planetary Clock) in 1510. Lorenzo also b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Volpaia
Volpaia is a village in Tuscany, central Italy, administratively a frazione of the comune of Radda in Chianti, province of Siena. At the time of the 2001 census its population amounted to 44. National Institute of Statistics (Italy), Istat. Main sights *''San Lorenzo'', main parish church of the village *Castello di VolpaiaReferences Bibliography * Stopani, R and Moretti, I (1972). "Volpaia", ''Fattoria Castello di Volpaia''.External links Castello di Volpaia Official ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |