{"product_id":"an-afternoon-with-nicolo-masheroni-stianti-of-castello-di-volpaia","title":"An afternoon with Nicolo Masheroni Stianti of Castello di Volpaia - Milwaukee Only","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eAn Afternoon with Castello di Volpaia\u003cbr\u003eFeaturing Nicolò Mascheroni Stianti\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoin us for a special afternoon with Nicolò Mascheroni Stianti, proprietor of Castello di Volpaia, one of the most historic and distinctive estates in Chianti Classico.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerched high above the hills of Radda in Chianti, Volpaia is unlike almost any other estate in Tuscany. The medieval village sits at roughly 2,000 feet above sea level, with vineyards ranging from approximately 1,300 to more than 2,100 feet—among the highest elevations in Chianti Classico. The combination of altitude, cool microclimate, southern exposures, and predominantly sandstone Macigno Toscano soils gives Volpaia’s Sangiovese its signature combination of elegance, freshness, perfume, and longevity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe story of Volpaia reaches back to 1172, when the first documents mention the fortified village. Its name is tied to the historic Florentine della Volpaia family, a family of artists, builders, and scientific instrument makers whose most famous member, Lorenzo della Volpaia, was a friend of Leonardo da Vinci.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe modern chapter began when Raffaello Stianti acquired Volpaia in the 1960s and ultimately gave the estate to his daughter Giovannella as a wedding gift when she married Carlo Mascheroni. Together, Carlo and Giovannella devoted their lives to restoring Volpaia—not simply as a winery, but as a living medieval village centered around wine, olive oil, agriculture, and hospitality. Today, their children Nicolò and Federica Mascheroni Stianti carry that legacy forward.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMuch of Volpaia's winemaking takes place within the ancient village itself, with cellars ingeniously incorporated into historic buildings and walls. The estate farms organically and has dedicated decades to preserving and rediscovering traditional Sangiovese selections adapted to this extraordinary mountain terroir.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoin us for an afternoon with Nicolò as he takes us through the wines of Castello di Volpaia and shares the story of a family, a medieval village, and a remarkable piece of Chianti Classico history.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWines to be Tasted:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2025 Vermentino $40.99\u003cbr\u003e2024 Chianti Classico $46.99\u003cbr\u003e2021 Chianti Classico Riserva $72.99\u003cbr\u003e2022 Balifico $168.99\u003cbr\u003e2022 Coltassala $168.99\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAll prices listed shown are regular retail. Significant discounts offered on all wines at the tasting. Due to the their highly allocated nature, some wines may change without notice.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Waterford Wine and Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67606650716393,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/2805\/7022\/files\/image_11_bd1db7a1-068f-4c1c-a1c0-80c8706d5b5c.png?v=1790816880","url":"https:\/\/waterfordwine.com\/products\/an-afternoon-with-nicolo-masheroni-stianti-of-castello-di-volpaia","provider":"Waterford Wine and Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}