My name is Paola Barucci, I was born in Volpaia in1963 and I have always lived here, in this delightful village which still moves me as it did when I was a child... some time ago... My wine bar is called Bar-Ucci: a way to remember how I was probably bound to run a bar with such a family name, and a way to be thankful to mum and dad. When you visit us, you will see the photos both of Volpaia and my family since the ‘40s, showing a poorer though sweeter and truer Chiantiland. My mum Gina makes cakes (and other good things) for me, and my big sister Carla with great care runs the well-known restaurant “La Bottega”, not far from me. Our family also includes Ombra e Pallina, our much-loved dogs. You can easily see them dozing when you get to the square. Unlike my family, I only took up the activity of bar-keeping on March 22nd, 2002, the day I opened my own bar; before that I used to work for wineries, a fascinating world which gave me the opportunity to discover and appreciate my Chiantiland more and more. I must confess it was not easy at the beginning, but now I’m really happy with my bar. It is a special place, a place – as I always put it – run by a genuine, guaranteed quality Chianti native. The best compliment is when my guests and customers tell me that they feel at home (and I am proud to say that many people have made me feel successful in these years with their positive comments). Thanks a lot, to all of you!