Rufina
Rufina: A wine-producing municipality in Tuscany
Hello friends, today I will talk about Rufina, a municipality located in the metropolitan city of Florence in Tuscany. Rufina, commonly known as ''La Rùfina'' by the locals, has a population of about 7,104 people and belongs to the Montagna Fiorentina mountain community.
Physical Geography
Rufina is located in Valdisieve, along the State Road 67 Tosco-Romagnola, halfway between Pontassieve and Dicomano, on the left bank of the Sieve river. It is famous for its production of Chianti wine and for having one of the Pomino Controlled Designation of Origin.
Climate
Regarding the climate, Rufina falls under the D climatic classification with an average atmospheric diffusion.
History
Rufina has a very ancient history dating back to the 9th century BC when the first settlements were established in this area. From the Etruscans to the Roman Civilization, Rufina has seen many civilizations pass through these places, such as the powerful Conti Guidi family in the 11th century and the control of the fiefdom that passed to the bishops of Fiesole in the following century. In the 13th century, the Rufinese territory was owned by the Cerchi and Donati families.
The end of the seventeenth century saw the establishment of a convent of friars in Poggiolo, who built banks, reclamation along the course of the Sieve river, and increased the cultivation of vines. Subsequently, the area saw a demographic expansion with the construction of farms and master villas.
The town of Rufina originated in 1760 from a nucleus of houses built near the bridge over the Rufina stream, along the road that connected Mugello and Romagna Toscana with Florence. In 1783, the bridge over Rufina was built, contributing to the development of connections with Dicomano and San Godenzo.
Rufina was part of the ancient podesteria of Pontassieve and became an autonomous municipality with a lieutenant decree on December 2, 1915, following a referendum on the separation from the municipality of Pelago.
During World War II, in 1944, German and fascist troops of the Italian Social Republic captured and executed two partisans and massacred nine civilians guilty of hosting them.
Conclusions
In conclusion, Rufina is a municipality rich in history, with a strategic geographical position in the Chianti wine production, as well as having a D climatic classification area and an average atmospheric diffusion for the air. If you have the opportunity to visit Tuscany, do not miss the chance to visit Rufina and discover all its beauties and ancient stories.
