FOUR SEASONS IN CHIANTI
CHIANTI SCENARY
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FOUR SEASONS IN CHIANTICHIANTI SCENARY |
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Chianti, is the territory that since centuries produces the Chianti Classico wine, it's that part of Tuscany hilly territory situated between Florence and Siena, wisely modeled from the hand of the man and rich of artistic masterpieces, this zone represents an historic and natural mosaic unique in the world. This is a land of ancient traditions, civilizated in remote times, first from the Etruscans and then from the Romans. In the Middle Ages, Florence and Siena fought harsh battles for the control of this territory. During this age, the typical villages and castles rose, they are still today characterizing the hilly landscape, moreover since that time were placed the bases for the cultivation of grapes and olive tree, that progressively it acquired economic importance and international reputation. |
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| The territory of Chianti extends for approximately 700 sqKm and comprises the entire municipalities of Castellina in Chianti, Gaiole in Chianti, Greve in Chianti and Radda in Chianti, and partially the municipalities of Barberino Val d' Elsa, Castelnuovo Berardenga, Poggibonsi, San Casciano in Val di Pesa and Tavarnelle Val di Pesa. In these pages we wish to propose some aspects of the landscape of the Chianti in different seasons. | |||
FOUR SEASONS IN THE CHIANTI HILLS (click on the images) |
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MUNICIPALITIES IN THE CHIANTI :Barberino Val d'Elsa, Castellina in Chianti, Castelnuovo Berardenga, Gaiole in Chianti, Greve in Chianti, Poggibonsi, Radda in Chianti, San Casciano Val di Pesa, Tavarnelle Val di Pesa. |
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WHERE TO STAY IN CHIANTI:
SEARCH for HOTELS and ACCOMMODATIONS IN CHIANTI (with guest reviews)
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