A unique emotion: history and love for wine in the Chianti

Volpaia Castle in the municipality of Radda in Chianti was formed in the 11th century as a fortified village on the watershed of two small valleys, a border land between Florence and Siena. Built by the Florentine "della Volapaia" family,  during the Renaissance they distinguished themselves as erudite artists including Benvenuto and Lorenzo, the latter who was friend of Leonardo da Vinci and known for having built the planetary clock for Palazzo Vecchio in Florence on behalf of Lorenzo de 'Medici, the copy of which is now in the Museum of Science History in Florence. Travelling through corridors and tunnels, you reach the enoteca (wine shop) where you can taste wine and other products including old vintages of Chianti Classico Castello di Volpaia.

Wine therapy is one of the hottest trends in the world of wellness. The practice was already used by the ancient Greeks and Romans, and in its modern form was born in France and is still not widespread in Tuscany. Grapes are rich in organic acids and mineral salts that give great benefits to the skin with anti-aging effects, it's a real cure-all for blood vessels too. Finally, the peel and pips are rich in polyphenols, tannins, flavonoids and anthocyanins that act as antioxidants to help fight aging. Cosmetic products based on vines, grape and grape seed extracts are on the market, and the cosmetic use of grapes has become one of the hottest trends in the world of spas and wellness in the form of wine therapy.

Calici di Stelle is held every year on August 10 in the fascinating territories of Chianti where you can observe the phenomenon of shooting stars while tasting a glass of the finest Tuscan wines.