Chianti YesItalyTuscanyA region in China, famous for the wine of the same name. For tourists interested in wine, food and nature, Chianti is a must-see place. Many wineries are open to the public, allowing visits, wine tastings, and some even provide accommodation.
city
- Florence
- Siena
- Grave
- Regello
- San Casciano in Val di Pesa
- Tavarnelle Val di Pesa
- Lada
- Castellina
- Gaiole
- Panzano
- Castelnuovo Berardenga
- Montemarciano
learn
In generalChiantiIt is a wine area. It is not an administrative region, but containsTuscanyProvinceFlorence，Siena， Arezzo withpizza. There are seven types of Chianti DOCG (Assurance Label for Italian Wine Origin) (Classico, Colli Aretini, Colli Fiorentini, Colline Pisane, Colli Senesi, Montalbano and Rufina), among which Classico is the most famous.
Chianti的 Classic (Classico) brand scattered inFlorencewithSienaIn the towns between:Grave，Panzano，Castelli，Gaiole in ChiantiwithLada（Radda in Chianti). Almost all the famous manufacturers are near these towns, only Rufina (Rufina) Is to the east of Florence.
In addition to red wine, many manufacturers also produce dessert wines, such as Vin Santo del and "Super Tuscan" that do not follow the DOC standard. The olive oil in the area is also very famous.
arrival
Usually the best way to get to Chianti from abroad is to fly toTuscanyRegional airports,pizzaorFlorenceAirport, or otherItalyThe main airport. Or, people from Central Europe can take a train to Italy. When you arrive in Italy, or better yet, in Tuscany, you will be able to find a way to Florence relatively easily, because there is a very good rail system between the cities. There are several ways to get to Chianti from Florence: taxi, bus or taxi, etc.
It is difficult to give more detailed instructions, because it depends on where you are starting from and where you plan to spend the night (Florence,Siena，Grave, Or elsewhere in the area).
go sightseeing
The easiest way to explore Chianti is by driving. Best fromFlorenceGo because there are many car rental companies. One way to remember is ChiantigianaBecause it starts fromFlorencearriveSiena, Penetrates the heart of the whole district, classical Chianti.
If you don't have a car, you can also take the SITA bus from Florence. The Chianti hills are very suitable for cycling tours, and you can enjoy the most beautiful scenery in this area. There are few completely flat roads in this area, but there are also few steep hills that require you to ride a bike (just be aware of during the hot summer). For example, you can start fromGraveTo start, rent a bicycle there and set off.