Chianti Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
region of Italy
About Chianti
Chianti is above all a wine zone. It is not an administrative region and includes parts of the Tuscan provinces ofFlorence,Siena,ArezzoandPisa. The Chianti DOCG appellation is divided into seven subregions (Classico, Colli Aretini, Colli Fiorentini, Colline Pisane, Colli Senesi, Montalbano and Rufina), of which Classico is the most famous. The Chianti Classico region in turn is defined by the towns betweenFlorenceandSiena:Greve,Panzano,Castellina,GaioleandRadda. Almost all the famous Chianti estates are located near one of these towns, althoughRufinais to the east of Florence. In addition to the red wine, many producers make the dessert wine Vin Santo del Chianti as well as "Super Tuscan" wines that do not adhere to the DOC regulations. Some also make olive oil.
Chianti Travel Guide Sections
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