About this wine
Vineyard and terroir
The fruit is drawn from some of Chianti’s highest vineyards, at 469–579 metres above sea level. The vines face southwest to southeast, are planted at 5,435 vines per hectare and trained by the Guyot system. Sandstone soils rich in macigno Toscano, together with the local microclimate, contribute complexity and elegance.
Grapes
100% Sangiovese.
Vintage notes
The 2022 growing season began with a warm, dry winter. A warm start to March was followed by colder weather and delayed budding. From April onward, temperatures were generally above average and rainfall was scarce. Flowering began around 20 May. A hailstorm on 7 July caused minor damage across the estate, and veraison was first observed on 18 July. Heavy rain arrived from 16 to 19 August while temperatures remained high. The berries developed thick skins and ripe tannins; harvest extended from mid-September into early November.
Label / history
Produced by the Mascheroni Stianti family since 1967, Castello di Volpaia represents the estate’s traditional interpretation of Chianti Classico Riserva. It was the first Chianti Classico placed among Wine Spectator’s three leading wines in the world.
