The olives have been are harvested, the vineyards are resting, and the towns around Chianti are getting ready for some Christmas excitement. December in the Chianti means a magical atmosphere. Twinkling lights illuminate the stone streets. Cosy trattorie offer up earthy winter dishes. And of course, it’s the perfect moment to savour one of the… Read more »
Read MoreDiscover the Less Travelled part of Chianti
We’ve been living in the Chianti area, and loving it, for a few years now. So we’d like to suggest an itinerary that shows off this charmingly rural and wonderfully scenic, part of Tuscany. This road trip is easily organised if you’re based in (or near) Florence. It takes in the small towns of Montespertoli,… Read more »
Read More8 Top Experiences in the Chianti region
The Chianti region, in Tuscany, central Italy, never ceases to enchant with its perfectly staged landscapes, endless vineyards, romantic villas, ancient hamlets and castles. Wine lovers will have the time of their lives tasting this region’s famous Chianti Classico amongst others. And then of course, there’s the food. Fresh, locally produced, traditional and… simply delicious…. Read more »
Read MoreChianti is candidate for the Unesco Heritage list
Chianti region in Tuscany and the Unesco list Great news for the Chianti! The seven ‘Comuni’ of the Chianti region – the historical small towns of Barberino- Tavarnelle, Castellina in Chianti, Castelnuovo Berardenga, Gaiole, Greve, Radda in Chianti, and San Casciano Val di Pesa – are preparing their candidacy for the Unesco World Heritage list…. Read more »
Read More7 Good Reasons to visit the Chianti, Italy
The Chianti area stretches between Florence and Siena – in central Italy – comprising around 12 thousand square kms of natural beauty and imbued with a true sense of tradition. Rolling hills, endless vineyards, beautifully kept olive groves, woods, ancient castles, charming farmhouses and villas. In the Chianti the good life is an everyday thing,… Read more »
Read More3 Magical places in the midst of the Chianti vineyards
As you drive around the Chianti, you can’t help but be enchanted by its landscapes. Thick woods, olive trees, the hills that seem to frame each astounding view. And of course the vineyards, those perfectly combed rows of vines, that are the life force of these lands. Vines that produce some of the most famous… Read more »
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