Dudda: Wine History, Church Architecture and Cycling Routes in Chianti

Dudda is a village in Chianti that can be explored from several perspectives. Its historical connection with Carpineto is a central theme, while the Church of San Michele Arcangelo offers concrete insights into its architectural history.

Landscape between nature and fortified settlements

Dudda lies in the landscape zone of Mugnana and the valleys of Cintola, Dudda, Vicchiomaggio, Sugame-Convertore and Uzzano. This zone was designated as being of considerable public interest because of the harmonious connection between nature and human activity. It includes old fortified settlements and castles such as Mugnana, Sezzate and Castello. If you would like to view the landscape around Dudda in the context of the old fortified settlements and castles such as Mugnana, Sezzate and Castello, this setting provides a concrete way to explore the surrounding area.

Carpineto and the history of wine

Dudda has been known as Carpineto for centuries. In Dudda’s historic wine cellars, Carpineto developed the first facility for producing sparkling wine in the Chianti Classico appellation in 1982. Carpineto’s historic headquarters stand at an altitude of 300 metres on the road from Greve in Chianti to the eastern side of Chianti Classico. If you would like to discover the area’s character as a wine-producing region through specific local history, the route in Dudda leads from Carpineto and its historic wine cellars to the production of sparkling wine in the Chianti Classico appellation.

Church architecture with clear historical traces

The Church of San Michele in Dudda was rebuilt from the 1920s onwards according to a design by the architect Giuseppe Castellucci, in a Neo-Gothic and Neo-Medieval style. This adds an architectural perspective to the history of wine and the landscape: the design, style and rebuilding provide a historical point of entry.

The Church of San Michele Arcangelo in Dudda stands along the road connecting Greve in Chianti with Figline Valdarno and was built between 1920 and 1950. It was originally constructed without a bell tower; the bell tower was added later. The façade features a central rose window, while the building has a single-nave layout. Coloured glass windows are found especially around the altar and apse. The Church of San Michele Arcangelo in Dudda offers a panorama of the landscape around Greve. The bell tower is solid and squat, with a square floor plan. The rebuilding began in the 1920s; the bell tower was added later.

Dudda on cycling routes

The Grand Tour del Chianti Fiorentino is a circular route more than 150 kilometres long, passing through vineyards and historic villages; its final section runs via Chiocchio, Castello di Mugnana, Cintoia, La Panca and Dudda to Greve in Chianti. The “Lucolena e Greve in Chianti” e-bike route passes through Dudda, Lucolena and Greve in Chianti.

More destinations for planning your trip

Lamole, Passo Dei Pecorai, Le Bolle, San Polo In Chianti, Lucolena In Chianti, Pieve Di Panzano, Strada In Chianti, Cintoia

For the higher-level travel overview: Greve In Chianti.