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Chianti
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Situated at a height of about 300 mt "La Presura" extends for 35 hectares between Florence and Greve in Chianti. It's the first farm to open its "gates" on the smiling hills of "Chianti Classico". The old nucleus of habitation was constructed in the XVI...
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The Castle of Verrazzano is located on a hilltop in the Chianti Classico area, the first grape growing and wine producing area in the world to be determined by an official proclamation, made by the grand Duke Cosimo III de' Medici in 1716. Its high position,...
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Located in the green heart of Chianti, short distance from Florence, Villa I Barronci is a beautiful XII century property transformed into a luxury country resort after a recent and careful conservative restoration work. The spacious interiors, fine decor...
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The CASTELLO di BOSSI is located in the commune of Castelnuovo Berardenga, on the road that leaves the old Chiantigiana road, at Pianella, and ascends to Brolio amidst evergreen forests and long rows of vines. With its centuries-old trees, its fossil...
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One of the most beautiful stretches of countryside in Italy lies among Chianti vines, corn fields, chestnut forests and long rows of cypress trees: this is the Tuscany of the Ombrone Valley - a land blessed with masterpieces of painting and food and the...
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Chianti
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The Chianti district has always been considered the 'heart of Tuscany' and features splendid landscapes packed with vineyards, chestnuts, oaks and holm-oaks, nice medieval towns, romantic castles and fascinating farmhouses. Florence and Siena have always claimed it as their own, as have the numerous medieval towns. Its unifying element is the wine of the same name, the area's most typical product, made mainly from the Sangiovese grape (Chianti and Chianti Classico DOCG).
The Chianti district is the ideal place for a journey through spectacular medieval towns, vineyards and its characteristic hilly landscape. Every small town has wine-sellers, castles, farms and the famous black Cockerel brand, the symbol of Chianti par excellence. Visitors should not miss the chance to try the fine wine in one of the many wine stores located against the backdrop of the surrounding hills. The hilly landscape makes it ideal for mountain bike lovers, who can enjoy every last detail of the countryside.
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