Chianti Region:
Chianti is a rather wide area of Tuscany (70,000 hectares) shaped by wonderful hills, valleys, forests and mountains running on pretty much a north/south alliance between Florence and Siena.
It is very famous for its red wine, named after the region itself and for the stunning beauty of its landscape, dotted by olive trees and lined by vineyards whose color changing throughout the seasons make Chianti an all-year.-round wonder.
Its continental climate with a moderately low temperature in winter (3º or 4º C.) is dry and hot in summer rising over 35º C. The temperature does not swing much during the day thanks to different heights spanning from 250 to 600 meters above sea level and surpassing 800 meters in the mountains.
Chianti has been been producing suberb wines since the end of the 14th, the many medieval wine estates with their gorgeous castles witness this ancient tradition. Nowadays Chianti wines, as well as its olive oil are amongst the most appreciated Italian products.
DISTANCES:
Nearest Airport:
Florence, km 75,
Pisa, km 120,
Bologna, km 150,
Roma, km 250,
Nearest Ferryport:
Livorno, km 130,
Civitavecchia (Roma), km 180.
Nearest Beach:
Grosseto, km 75
Castiglion della Pescaia (Grosseto), km 100
Follonica (Grosseto), km 100
Punta Ala, km 110
Nearest City Centre:
Siena, km 12
Florence, km 70
Nearest Main Centre:
Pianella, km 1
Castelnuovo Berardenga, km 8
Nearest shops:
Food, Pianella, km 1
Bar, Pianella
Restaurant, Pianella
Newspaper, Pianella
Bank, Pianella
Post Office, Pianella
Supermarket, Castlnuovo Berardenga, km 8
Supermarket, Siena, km12
Hospital, Siena km 12
Nearest Internet Point:
Siena, km 12
ACTIVITIES NEARBY:
Tennis: Siena, km 12.
Horse riding: many available in 10-15 minutes driving .
Fishing: private artificial lakes available within 15-20 minutes driving.
Scooter, Quad and bicycle renting, Pianella km 1.
Bicycle tracks: the property is situated along the “Eroica” track.
Car rent:
Castelnuovo Berardenga, km 8
Siena, km 12 Aquapark: Il Mulino di Quercegrossa, Quercegrossa, Siena, km 15
Spa: Rapolano Terme, Siena, km 20.
Golf:
18 holes: Golf club Toscana, Loc. Il Pelagone 28 58021 Gavorrano – Grosseto, km 90,
9 holes: Golf Club Valdichiana, Loc. Esse Secco 53040 Bettolle - Siena, km 35,
Other Activities:
Spa, waterpark, scooter rental, wine tasting tours