Chianti
The Tuscany region is located in central Italy and is known for its landscapes, medieval towns, history, and its wine. The Chianti hillside produces some of the most famous wines in the world and is very popular to tourists.
Time your visit right
On the Chianti hills, the season of spring is the most colorful. The countryside flourishes and gives all its beauty: the fields are covered with yellow sunflowers, the vineyards are adorned with tender green leaves and the sky is clear and bright. In summer, Chianti is a very popular destination among those who want to relax and find milder temperatures.
Autumn is one of the best periods to visit Chianti: the temperatures are still mild and it is possible to take long walks through enchanted paths in the woods of chestnut trees, where you can admire many mushrooms of various species. In this season it is also possible to attend some festivals that turn into a journey through history, art, culture and food-wine traditions.
The coldest months are January and February, but if you like snow you will have to wait for December or go to higher altitude areas such as Abetone or Monte Amiata.
Must see
Chianti is a region rich in history, art, culture and entertainment. A land of farmers, wine producers and shepherds, it has managed over the centuries to retain its traditions and characteristics that distinguish it from other regions.
Chianti offers visitors a range of tourist opportunities from cultural tourism to naturalistic, to sport. The Chianti offers many villages to visit, with its architecture and landscapes, medieval buildings, churches, historical and artistic treasures to be discovered. Live the Chianti means to immerse themselves in this atmosphere, charming and relaxing, visiting many countries, relax in the countryside, to address the pleasures of the table and good wine.
The Chianti hills offer numerous opportunities for hiking or biking. There are also numerous trails for walking and hiking trails of different lengths that can be undertaken both on foot or horseback. In addition there are numerous paths for motocross enthusiasts.
Historical sites that dominate the Chianti hills are many castles where you can visit museums with important collections of art objects. There are also medieval villages well preserved in their original charm.
Experience
The activities in Chianti can be different depending on your taste. You can discover the territory and villages, on the trail of the testimonies of the ancient Etruscan and Roman civilizations that inhabited these areas and the medieval history of these countries.
If you have only one day in Chianti visit Greve in Chianti, considered the gate of Chianti, with its famous Piazza del Mercatale, place of trade since ancient times and the Wine Museum. From here you can reach Montefioralle, a medieval castle with a small village. Continuing, you can visit Castellina, where the Archaeological Museum of Chianti is located. The path can continue to Barberino Val d’Elsa, a fortified medieval village and then Tavarnelle. Finished in San Casciano Val di Pesa, where Machiavelli lived.
Taste Chianti
Tuscany has always been a land of gastronomic excellence and the Chianti region is no exception. In fact, the area, which is located in the provinces of Florence and Siena, is one of the most famous wine regions in all of Italy.
Chianti is home to some of the world’s best wines, not only in Tuscany but in all of Italy. Visitors are welcome to visit the many wineries throughout the region — where they can enjoy wine tastings and tours of the cellars and fermentation areas.
If you are thinking of traveling to the beautiful Tuscany region, there’s no way you should miss out on this amazing food experience.
