Chianti
Chianti is easily the most well known wine region in all of Italy. More people have had Chianti wines than any other, and even the beginner wine drinker will more likely than not know the name Chianti. Why is this? The region is a larger one and its most famous commune is the Chianti Classico, the classic original designated area. Charming medieval towns like Greve, Castellina, Gaiole, and Radda are the heart of this district and each deserves its place in the history of Chianti. Located between Florence and Siena, this is where all the wealthy merchant families expanded out into the vineyards- Antinori, Frescobaldi, and Ricasoli to name a few. The land is picturesque and the wines are delightful. No longer to be thought of as the simple table wines in the straw covered fiasco bottles, there is a large number of quality wineries scattered throughout the land. A holiday in Tuscany would not be complete without a visit to the most famous of all the regions in Italy.
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