Volpaia Chianti Classico Rich and Full Whites Hachette’s Wine Maker of the

Hachette’s Wine Maker of the Year 2024

Though Vincent Rapet has been at the helm of this historic estate since 1990

crisp and sultry

There are 3 hectares of vineyards which are tended using organic and biodynamic principles

and the Adige River

Volpaia Chianti Classico Rich and Full Whites Hachette’s Wine Maker of theFew 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