The wine territory of Chianti Classico lies at the heart of the Chianti region, in the historic area between Florence and Siena where the original Chianti League was formed in the 13th century. It was here that Barone Bettino Ricasoli devised the formula for Chianti production in the mid-1800s and where today the vineyards of the 'golden triangle' formed by Castellina, Radda and Gaiole are considered...
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Siena NeighborhoodsSiena, like many ancient Italian cities, lives up to the title luogo a misura d'uomo or "a place made for people". This is partly due to its compact size, which allows visitors to stroll leisurely... more neighborhoods HistoryIt would have been much too easy to have built a city on a plain, and the builders of many Tuscan cities have always been known for enjoying a challenge. In keeping with this tradition, Siena originated... more history |
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