Archive for 'Chianti'

Art lovers would delight in a trip to the stunning Sculpture Park in the Chianti area of Tuscany during their next vacation here!

This haven of outdoor sculptures is tucked in the heart of the Chianti woodlands and can be reached by driving along an unpaved white winding road or walking through a scenic woodland path.

Stay in a charming villa in Chianti where you can visit this artistic haven as well as sampling the famous wines of the region.

The Chianti Sculpture Park is owned by a couple who invited artists and sculptures to pick a space here to create a work of their choice and what you see before you when you visit are these finished creations.     Read More

Tucked into the scenic countryside between Florence and Siena is the medieval town of Barberino Val d’Elsa. Part of the Chianti wine making region, Barberino Val d’Elsa would be an excellent stop off on your exploration of the area. Stay in a luxury villa in the Chianti area where you can easily drive in a rented car to Barberino Val d’Elsa.

The well preserved town is elliptical in shape with two main streets crossing through its centre. There may not be any museums or particular tourist attractions but tourists are sure to enjoy walking through the Siena facing gate of the town and walk along Via Francesco da Barberino.     Read More

Situated in the famous wine-making region of Chianti in Tuscany is the charming hilltop town of Castellina in Chianti.

This small commune has a lot to offer tourists and can easily be reached as it lies along the Chiantigiana road between Florence and Siena. Florence is only 35 kilometres north of Castellina in Chianti and Siena is around 15 kilometres south-east of it.

Book into a luxury villa in Chianti where you can indulge in the finest accommodation, food, wine and scenery this area of Tuscany has to offer!

Castellina in Chianti dates back to Etruscan times but during the bitter territorial feuds between Florence and Siena several centuries ago, it was savagely destroyed and rebuilt on many occasions. Each time it was built with stronger defensive walls in the hope of protecting it in the future.     Read More

Visit the delicious ‘Frittelle Festival’ in Montefioralle on 15th and 16th March to try lots of tasty treats! Frittelle are delicious fried rice cakes that are cooked in a huge cauldron of oil in the main square of the village.

This charming event attracts hundreds of people from nearby towns and villages as well as curious tourists who want to try this exceptionally tasty snack so why not come along for yourself and savour its rich flavour?

Stay in a beautiful holiday villa in Greve in Chianti, only four kilometres from Montefioralle where you can experience the festive season here in March!     Read More