Known since before the year 1000, in the Renaissance the Gondi were warriors, traders, goldbeaters and bankers. During the last century, the Gondi have been focusing on agriculture and tourism activities, giving a new life to the estates and products of excellence.
Ancient Florentine noble family known since Charlemagne period. He himself knighted the Filippi coterie, family from which the Gondi descent. The Filippi were placed in 'Paradiso' by Dante Alighieri in his Divine Comedy, as the most ancient family in Florence. They were mayors and priors of the Florentine Republic, traders and goldbeaters, bankers and ambassadors under the Medici. Also in France, the Gondi covered high political positions with the two Medici queens.
Experiencing our family history means discovering the history of Florence and Tuscany. Today it is possible to do it in many different ways: Gondi Palace in the heart of Florence, Fattoria Volmiano and Tenuta Estate in the nearby Tuscan countryside.
The wines and extra virgin olive oil produced at Tenuta Bossi and Fattoria Volmiano are historically famous for the excellent quality, the great care in their selection as well as in the choice of the best production methods. Tasting the Gondi’s products means discovering and better understanding the history of our territory.