Bar Ucci

Chianti


Owner Paola Barucci is a wonderful host and her bar-cafe on Volpaia's pretty piazza is a great place to enjoy local wines, bruschette, cheese and salumi plates, coffee and cakes made by Paola's mamma, Gina.

Volpaia is 7km north of Radda in Chianti


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Chianti attractions

1. Casa Chianti Classico

2.27 MILES

Occupying an 18th-century convent complex attached to a 10th-century church, this facility is operated by the Consorzio di Chianti Classico and pays…

2. Vignamaggio

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3. Pieve di San Leolino

3.65 MILES

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4. Castello di Ama

5.11 MILES

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6. Montecalvario

5.76 MILES

These four Etruscan burial chambers, dating from the 6th century BC, are located off the main road at the northern edge of town. Devotees of Etruscan…

7. Museo Archeologico del Chianti Senese

5.77 MILES

Etruscan archaeological finds from the local area are on display at this museum in the town's medieval rocca (fortress). Room 4 showcases artefacts found…

8. Montefioralle

5.91 MILES

Medieval Montefioralle crowns a rise just east of Greve, and can be accessed via a 2km walking path from the town centre (head up Via San Francesco, off…