Volpeglino
Welcome to Volpeglino!
Hello everyone! Today we will talk about Volpeglino, a small municipality in Piedmont with only 131 inhabitants! Despite its small size, this village has a long history and a lively economic activity. In this text we will try to explore all aspects of this charming place.
History
Let's start with the history of Volpeglino. This municipality has ancient origins. It was in fact a property of the Abbey of San Colombano di Bobbio and is already listed in the list of courts of the monastery during the time of Charlemagne! Over the years, it has undergone various changes of ownership and in the twelfth century it became a fief of Guidobono Cavalchini. In 1245 it obtained autonomy as a free municipality, but subsequently passed under the control of the Visconti family. Curiosity: the name Volpeglino derives from the Latin "vulpicula" which means "place of foxes"!
Symbols
Volpeglino also has its own coat of arms, which depicts a two-headed eagle with three red strawberries.
Society
This small community has had an oscillating demographic evolution. In 1881 the population was 322, while in 1971 it decreased to only 97. In recent years there has been a slight growth, bringing the population to 131 inhabitants.
Economy
Volpeglino is a predominantly agricultural village, specializing in the cultivation of vines for the production of fine wines, but also strawberries, highly appreciated throughout the region. In particular, the village is famous for the cultivation of peach trees: starting from 1911, the introduction of innovative techniques by Antonio Guidobono made the area one of the most productive in Italy.
Infrastructure and transport
Volpeglino has road structures that allow easy access to nearby towns and cities, but does not have a train station. Between 1889 and 1934 the Tortona-Monleale tramway was in operation, which helped to connect Volpeglino with neighboring municipalities.
Administration
The municipality of Volpeglino has had a complicated administrative history. In 1928 it was merged with the municipality of Volpedo, but in 1947 it was again separated, becoming autonomous. Below you can find the list of administrations that have succeeded each other.
Conclusions
Here are all the useful information about Volpeglino! A small municipality with a lot of history and a prosperous economy thanks to agriculture. If you are in the area, I recommend visiting this charming village!
