Best Things to Do in Chianti
Vineyards, hill towns and a long lunch under the olive trees: seven ideas for a slow day. Stop three is a tasting at Casa Sola.
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Discover Chianti: More Than Wine
Our guides for planning a trip to Chianti: what to do, when to come, how to get around. Every guide leads to Casa Sola.
The Best Time to Visit Chianti
Harvest in late September, roses in May, quiet light in October. When to come and why, season by season.
Chianti Wine Tours from Florence
Thirty minutes by car, a little more by bus: how to reach the western Chianti Classico and what to see on the way.
A Day in Chianti: Our Suggested Itinerary
Barberino Tavarnelle, San Donato in Poggio, a cellar visit and the terrace at sunset, with San Gimignano on the horizon.
The Most Beautiful Villages in Chianti
San Donato in Poggio, Panzano, Castellina, Greve: stone, markets and views, and the wineries nearby.
Wine Tasting in Chianti: What to Expect
How a tasting works, what you will taste, how long it takes and why booking matters in high season.
Exploring Chianti by Car
The Chiantigiana, the Via Cassia and the white roads: three loops, where to park, what to avoid and who should drive.
Where to Taste Chianti Classico
At the winery, in a wine shop or at a fair: where the Gallo Nero is poured, how to read the label and what the subzones mean.
Chianti for Wine Lovers
Sangiovese, galestro, the subzones, the Gran Selezione rules, vertical tastings and how to cellar what you bring home.