Chianti is a region in Tuscany perhaps most famous for its red wine production which shares the same name. Chianti is situated in central Tuscany between Florence and Siena. Chianti is well known for its beautiful scenery of rolling hills, vineyard and olive groves and where farmhouses and ancient hamlets are scattered across the landscape. Chianti is a picturesque region where panoramic views of the beautiful countryside are common giving a real feel of standing in a painting.
Chianti Villas
We have a selection of villa to rent in and around Chianti with private pools and fantastic countryside views. The villas have large grounds and offer the ideal base for your holidays. Staying in an Chianti villa gives you the opportunity to relax and enjoy all of the fantastic things that Tuscany has to offer.
Chianti Produce
Chianti region is home to a host of agricultural activities that include vineyards supplying the grapes for the regions well known wine production, many olive groves that are used in the production of local olive oil and truffle hunting which takes place on the region. It is possible to visit local wine & olive oil producers to taste the locally made produce.
Small Villages in Chianti
Radda in Chianti, formally known as Radda, is a village located within the region of Chianti on a hill surrounded by vineyards and countryside interspersed with castles and agriturismi. In the centre of Radda in Chianti you will find a number of small shops and restaurants. Radda in Chianti is approximately 30km north of Siena and 45km south-east of Florence.
Greve in Chianti, formally known as Greve until it was included in the Chianti region, is located in the province of Florence and approximately 25km from Florence centre. At the centre is the triangular square fronted by medieval buildings and containing a number of shops, restaurants and bars.
Chianti Location
The Chianti region is easily reached as it is approximately 130km from Pisa International Airport that is serviced by low cost airlines and flights
are daily. The A1 motorway linking Florence and Rome is easily reached making the Chianti region an ideal destination. Car hire is recommended to give you more freedom to discover what the local region has to offer. A visit to the beautiful and picturesque region of Chianti will have you yearning to return again and again.
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