CHIANTI NEAR FLORENCE: FOR A CHARMING TRIP
Chianti near Florence is a vast geographic area situated in the heart of Tuscany, between Siena and Florence, bordering on River Ombrone in the north, the Monti del Chianti in the east, River Arno in the south and the Val d’Elsa in the west. With its amazingly beautiful landscapes, neat vineyards and olive groves, quiet villages, excellent accommodation, magnificent churches and castles, not to mention the superlative food and wine, the Chianti region has grown into a magnet for tourists looking for a peaceful holiday away from the more traditional and crowded travel destinations.
Of course, Chianti is the most celebrated for its wine, and many of the region’s wineries are open for a tour and a tasting, and some offer accommodation services as well as part of the growing trend of agritourism (agriturismo in Italian). The Chianti DOCG appellation is divided into seven sub-regions (Classico, Colli Aretini, Colli Fiorentini, Colline Pisane, Colli Senesi, Montalbano and Rùfina), of which Classico is the best known. The wine is made with the Sangiovese grape, and many producers make the dessert wine Vin Santo del Chianti as well as “Super Tuscan” wines that do not adhere to DOC regulations.
Historically, Chianti was the object of numerous battles between Florence and Siena, of which the most famous was the Battle of Montaperti (1260) where Florentine Guelphs and Sienese Ghibellines met in a fierce struggle, which Dante described in Inferno. Today, Via Chiantigiana (SS 222 from Florence to Siena) leads to Chianti near Florence. A few kilometers from the 17th century Villa dell’Ugolino is the entrance to Ugolino Golf Club, an 18-hole course set in beautiful surroundings. Further on is the town of Strada, and you can see the castles of Mugnana and Sezzate.
The principal cities of Chianti are Florence, Siena, Greve in Chianti, San Casciano in Val di Pesa, Radda in Chianti and Castellina in Chianti. Accommodation facilities available in these cities range from the luxury to budget categories, but one of the most charming aspects of a holiday in Chianti is the opportunity to be an agritourist and stay at a typical Tuscan farmhouse away from the main cities, carefully restored to evoke nostalgia and delight in equal measure.
Agritourism accommodation is usually less expensive than hotels or pensiones and gives you a chance to prepare your own meals while participating in the daily life of a farm. But whatever your accommodation preference, you will find it here (www.yourwaytotuscany.com/Chianti-near-Florence.htm), so we invite you to take a look. Chianti awaits you.
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HOW TO FIND THE BEST TUSCANY APARTMENT RENTALS
Tuscany is one of the finest regions of Italy, famed for its beautiful cities, gorgeous countryside, magnificent old palaces and churches, hospitable locals, excellent cuisine, and outstanding wines. The region receives hundreds of thousands of domestic and international tourists every year, and tourism is one of its largest industries. And while you, as a tourist, will find plenty to admire as you travel around the Tuscan countryside, what can you do to ensure that you stay at the best accommodations your money can buy? We have the answer, so come to us and we’ll show you the best Tuscany apartments to rent.
Imagine staying at the Casa Matilde – three wonderful rural apartments close to the village of Mercatale in the famous Chianti area (yes, the one with the world’s best wines). Casa Matilde is actually a rural house that dates back to 1200 AD, divided into three apartments, and furnished with impeccable taste. So on the one hand, while you can enjoy the charm of a medieval cottage, you will also have the benefit of a garden with barbecue, a furnished terrace, and a swimming pool.
Or take the Via di Mezzo Apartments near a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the historic centre of Florence. Located on the second floor of an 18th century building, the 120 sq. m apartment stands on a pleasant street in the heart of town, 150 yards from the Duomo, and 30 yards from the church of Sant’Ambrogio.
These are merely two of the many Tuscany rental apartments that you can access through us, at rates that are extremely reasonable. Besides, we offer you ultimate value for money because the apartments that we recommend are uniformly high quality, and tailor-made to suit all your requirements. We enable you to make direct contact with the owners of these apartments, and you will be able to check out each and every one of them before you decide on the Tuscany apartment that you wish to rent.
The apartments that we have selected are spread across a wide section of Tuscany, from Florence to Chianti near Florence to Siena to Pisa. So wherever you go, you can be sure that you will find the very best Tuscany rental apartments, yours for the duration of your visit. Not only will you have a pleasant stay in the choicest apartments in Tuscany, but we can also guarantee that once you have stayed in these apartments, you will want to stay nowhere else once you return to this beautiful land! For details, check out our comprehensive list of Tuscany apartments.
