An Overview of Chianti Wine Region of Tuscany, Italy

If you are a wine lover and don’t quite like the ever crowded city environment in Florence and Pisa, Chianti region is where you must visit for at least a day in Tuscany. Chianti is the wine region in Italy producing the famous Chianti Classico wine bearing the authentic Gallo Nero (black rooster) label. It’s actually an area in the heart of Tuscany, between two large cities of art, Florence and Siena, which spreads over an approximate area of 900 km2.

It is best to explore the region by either renting a car or bike. Driving up through the rolling green hills of the Chianti Classico region ensure a refreshing experience. The Tuscan countryside is so adorable with scenic greenery and vineyard with hilly contour line in everywhere you go.

There are many castle wine cellars around the region where you can pop in to sample some of the exclusive wine and extra virgin olive oil on toasted bread produced in house.

One of the very best would be Castello Il Palagio wine cellar with 25 hectares of vineyard located in the heart of Tuscany near Mercatale Val di Pesa. No only that, you can have your lunch in one of the century old villas surrounded by breathtaking views of beautiful rolling hills, tasting the Florence steak and pasta while enjoying some glasses of local Chianti wines.

After the superb lunch, you could visit the capital town of Chianti, Greve In Chianti. Around the central square, there are many coffee shops, typical Trattorie and shops selling everything from local crafts to fresh foods and farm products.

Also in the town is the largest wine shop in Chianti, Le Cantine. You could get an extra taste of wine and truffle oil olive with 140 different types of wines and 20 olive oils available to choose from. Off course, if you love any of them, don’t hesitate to buy home a few bottles. Prices for a bottle could range from a few euro to over hundred!

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The serenity of Chianti wine region is simply an unforgettable travel experience for those who wish to have a relax getaway apart from visiting cathedral after cathedral, sculptures after sculptures. A ‘must-go’ recommendation! – Travel Feeder, your ultimate travel photo guide

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