Chianti Territory

Who is not tempted to visit the land of wine, the heart of Tuscany, the famous Chianti region? It is the perfect place to take it slow, adore the fairytale landscape and its unique colors: the sea of silver olive trees, the green geometry of the vineyards, the roads lined with towering cypresses and yellow broom. In ancient times, this area looked more like a highland than a hill land. Except for one main road, Chianti was not accessible, preserving it from destructive invasions after the decline of the Roman Empire.

From the Middle Ages to the Renaissance, it was a continuous battlefield between Siena and Florence which both wanted power over this area. In fact, the castles and fortresses that lie on top of many hills are evidence of this glorious and tormented past. When the medieval wars ended, the landlords started to cultivate the territory with olive groves and vineyards.

The Sangiovese grape was among the first to be planted and remains the most important cultivar because it gives Chianti wine the potential to age well.