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Volpetto Chianti Toscana Docg

 

Grape variety

Volpetto Chianti DOCG is made mainly from Chianti’s noble grape, Sangiovese, one Italy’s most ancient grapes, dating back to Etruscan times. The Sangiovese is blended with a small amount of the traditional Chianti grape, Canaiolo. Volpetto means “fox cub”, which are a common and welcome sight in the Tuscan countryside.

Where is this wine made?

The grapes are grown in Chianti, in the province of Florence, on vineyard slopes between 200 and 400 metres above sea level.

About this wine

The grapes are fermented separately and then the juice is blended and pumped over the skins several times. This results in a wine with good, vibrant colour, pure bright fruit and gentle tannins.

Tasting notes

Volpetto Chianti DOCG is full-bodied, lively and intense, yet elegant. Pefect with roasted red meats and mature cheeses.

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Food matching

Local recipe

Risotto con provola e speck (serves 4)

  • Carnaroli or Arborio rice: 300 g
  • Speck or Pancetta (cut fairly small): 150 g
  • Provola cheese: 100 gr
  • Onion: a half (chopped)
  • Parmigiano : 2 spoons
  • White wine: a glass
  • Vegetable stock: 1,5 litre
  • Extra-virgin olive oil (3/4 spoons)
  • Butter: 25 g
  • Salt and Pepper: to taste

1. Put the oil in a pan on a low heat and add the onion.
2. When the onion has softened, add the rice and stir it with the onion until it becomes quite transparent.
3. Add the speck or pancetta.
4. Add the glass of wine, keeping on stirring, until the alcohol evaporates.
5. Keep stirring , adding the stock little by little, eventually the rice will become creamy.
6. After 15/17 minutes cooking, take the pan away off the heat and add the butter.
7. Add the provola cheese (sliced), and add salt and pepper, to taste.
8. Finally add Parmigiano Reggiano, stir the rice, and serve hot and creamy.