Chianti

Chianti is one of Italy’s most famous regions for red wine production, located between the provinces of Florence, Siena, and Arezzo. Its hills, dotted with vineyards, olive groves, and cypress forests, offer a unique landscape, enriched by medieval villages such as Greve, Radda, and Castellina in Chianti.

Chianti’s winemaking tradition dates back to the Middle Ages. The name refers to the ancient Florentine territory where production began, and in 1716, Cosimo III de’ Medici established the first regulated wine-producing area in history.

Chianti Classico is the most renowned type, produced in the historic area between Florence and Siena: deep ruby red, with fruity and spicy aromas. Alongside it, there are variants such as Chianti Rufina and Chianti Colli Senesi, each with its own distinctive organoleptic characteristics.

Today, Chianti is a symbol of Italian winemaking and one of the most appreciated and exported products worldwide. Its land offers not only wine but also hiking trails, cycling routes, and outdoor activities, as well as art and history, with churches, abbeys, and medieval landmarks.