{"id":18219,"date":"2021-09-13T16:33:02","date_gmt":"2021-09-13T14:33:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chiantilive.cmsone.info\/?page_id=18219"},"modified":"2021-12-17T10:23:15","modified_gmt":"2021-12-17T09:23:15","slug":"territory-and-history","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.chiantilive.it\/en\/chianti\/territory-and-history\/","title":{"rendered":"Territory and history"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-18219\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-18219-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"siteorigin-panels-stretch kt-parallax-stellar kt-panel-row-stretch panel-widget-style panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-18219-0 lazyload\" style=\"background-image:inherit;background-position: center top;visibility: hidden;\" data-stretch-type=\"full\" data-ktstellar-background-ratio=\"0.5\"  data-bg-image=\"url(https:\/\/www.chiantilive.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/OFAeEet7.jpg)\"><div id=\"pgc-18219-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-18219-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-18219-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-18219-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><!-- wp:siteorigin-panels\/layout-block {\"panelsData\":{\"widgets\":[{\"size\":\"medium\",\"width\":0,\"height\":0,\"caption\":\"\",\"alt\":\"\",\"link_type\":\"custom\",\"link_url\":\"\",\"image_classes\":\"\",\"link_classes\":\"\",\"link_rel\":\"\",\"link_target_blank\":false,\"image_title\":\"\",\"attachment_id\":0,\"url\":\"\",\"title\":\"\",\"panels_info\":{\"class\":\"WP_Widget_Media_Image\",\"grid\":0,\"cell\":0,\"id\":0,\"widget_id\":\"3a272d89-93d2-4c77-bc60-b9cb2d483b46\",\"style\":{\"background_image_attachment\":false,\"background_display\":\"tile\",\"kt_animation_duration\":\"default\",\"kt_animation_delay\":\"default\"}}},{\"panels_info\":{\"class\":\"WP_Widget_Text\",\"raw\":false,\"grid\":0,\"cell\":0,\"id\":1,\"widget_id\":\"56df5df0-7c9a-47fe-b045-c1f251db5987\",\"style\":[]}}],\"grids\":[{\"cells\":1,\"style\":[]}],\"grid_cells\":[{\"grid\":0,\"index\":0,\"weight\":1,\"style\":[]}]},\"contentPreview\":\"\\u003cdiv id=\\u0022pl-18016\\u0022 class=\\u0022panel-layout\\u0022 \\u003e\\u003cdiv id=\\u0022pg-18016-0\\u0022 class=\\u0022panel-grid panel-no-style\\u0022 \\u003e\\u003cdiv id=\\u0022pgc-18016-0-0\\u0022 class=\\u0022panel-grid-cell\\u0022 \\u003e\\u003cdiv id=\\u0022panel-18016-0-0-1\\u0022 class=\\u0022so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\\u0022 data-index=\\u00221\\u0022 \\u003e\\t\\t\\t\\u003cdiv class=\\u0022textwidget\\u0022\\u003e\\u003c\/div\\u003e\\n\\t\\t\\u003c\/div\\u003e\\u003c\/div\\u003e\\u003c\/div\\u003e\\u003c\/div\\u003e\"} --><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-siteorigin-panels-layout-block\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:siteorigin-panels\/layout-block --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Here\u2019s everything you need to know about the very famous Chianti region<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>n the heart of Tuscany, theIre is an area whose beauty would even leave even a writer or poet speechless. We\u2019re talking about the <strong>Chianti region<\/strong>, whose name will remind most people of the prestigious wine produced in the local area. However, the special nature of this area goes further than this and its identity can be found among green hills studded by a charming and evocative picture created by the colours and shapes of vineyards, olive trees, roads and brooms. It is therefore an unmissable destination that is a must when you\u2019re planning your routes based on the delights of Tuscany.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:image {\"id\":18146,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Where is the Chianti region?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-18612 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/chiantilive.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cartina-chianti-300x278.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"578\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chiantilive.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cartina-chianti-300x278.png 300w, https:\/\/www.chiantilive.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cartina-chianti.png 485w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 578px) 100vw, 578px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>As mentioned in the introduction, the <strong>Chianti<\/strong> area is located in the heart of <strong>Tuscany<\/strong>. In fact, it is in the centre of the region, between <strong>Florence<\/strong>, <strong>Siena<\/strong> and <strong>Arezzo<\/strong>, to name the most famous cities that enclose its borders. The <strong>Chianti <\/strong>area extends for almost twenty kilometres among the heights of the hills, with Monte San Michele as its highest point. The rivers that run along the veins of this area and therefore outline the gentle valleys are the Pesa, Greve, Ombrone, Staggia and Arbia.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Which area of Tuscany takes the name of Chianti Classico?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>What difference is there between the Chianti area and the Chianti Classico<\/strong> <strong>area<\/strong>? To be able to answer this question we need to take a step back and find out first of all why this area was given its name. By travelling along the historic footprints of this area we discover the existence of the ancient <strong>Florentine military league of Chianti<\/strong>, which had the famous black rooster as its symbol but of which only three municipalities in the area were part: <strong>Gaiole<\/strong>, <strong>Radda<\/strong> and <strong>Castellina<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Over time the name \u201cChianti\u201d was also extended to the production of wines from other area of the region such as the Florentine municipalities of <strong>San Casciano<\/strong> and <strong>Tavernelle<\/strong> in <strong>Val di Pesa<\/strong>, <strong>Greve<\/strong> and <strong>Barberino<\/strong> in <strong>Val d\u2019Elsa<\/strong> and the Sienese ones of <strong>Castelnuovo Berardenga <\/strong>and <strong>Poggibonsi<\/strong>. But that\u2019s not all: the wines produced in these areas were the only ones with the honour of being called <strong>\u201cChianti Classico\u201d<\/strong> and therefore wearing the emblem of the ancient league, <strong>the Black Rooster<\/strong> on the product label.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Guide and itineraries for the Chianti area<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>How to plan a trip in the <strong>Chianti<\/strong> hills? There are different options according to how much time you have. The best thing would obviously be to dedicate various days to visiting this area. However, if your intention is that of dedicating a day trip to this area during your stay in Tuscany, here are some of the locations that shouldn\u2019t be missing from your itinerary.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure it is a tour full of places but that we strongly recommend trying.<strong> The unforgettable locations immersed in the Chianti hills include Badia, Passignano, Montefioralle, Greve, Panzano and Castellina<\/strong>. After travelling through these high areas you can spend some time in the <strong>flatter areas of Staggia and Monteriggioni<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>If, instead, you manage to get a whole <strong>weekend<\/strong> or, even better, <strong>a week<\/strong> to spend in this Tuscan paradise, then there are plenty more opportunities. Not only can you think of visiting the locations listed above at a slower pace and also stop off and savour the specialities of the place together with some excellent wine, but you could <strong>combine your travel experience with new and exciting activities such as the tours offered by Chiantilive<\/strong>. From weekends on a <strong>mountain bike<\/strong> discovering vineyards, olive groves, farms and castles to the <strong>Chianti Safari tour<\/strong> which, on board a Jeep 4x4 will let you start from the rural market of Radda and dive into paths and dirt roads for an unforgettable adventure. <strong>Look at our range of tours and itineraries and discover straight away which is the right one for you!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here\u2019s everything you need to know about the very famous Chianti region n the heart of Tuscany, theIre is an &hellip; <a class=\"kt-excerpt-readmore\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chiantilive.it\/en\/chianti\/territory-and-history\/\" aria-label=\"Territory and history\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":373,"featured_media":0,"parent":18216,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-fullwidth.php","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"kt_blocks_editor_width":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-18219","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.4 - 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