Chianti Area Hotels

It begins in Chianti with places like the magnificent Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore. Near the lovely hill town of Asciano, the 14th century Benedictine monastery features a truly exceptional series of frescoes. Castellina is a small comune in Chianti with several notable landmarks, from a massive 14th century castle, or Rocca, to the Palazzo Ugolini-Squarcialupi. Gaiole in Chianti is one of the most exquisite comuni in Italy, with medieval origins and many fine points of interest as a result. These include the Abbey of Coltibuono, 11th century Pieve of San Bartolomeo a Vertine and Castle of Brolio.

Attractions

• Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore
• Palazzo Ugolini-Squarcialupi
• Abbey of Coltibuono
• Castle of Broilo
• Rocca of Castellina

Activities

• Wine Tours
• Chianti Classico Wine Festival
• Val d'Orcia
• Crete Senesi
• Truffle Festival

Restaurants

• Al Gallopapa
• Antico Ristorante Pestello
• Osteria Poggio di Sotto
• Osteria di Fonterutoli
• Osteria il Ciliegiolo

Nightlife

• Bar Centrale
• Bar Rinaldi
• Bar Dante
• La Sosta del Gallo
• Spaltenna

Climate

Chianti has a Mediterranean climate, with mild, idyllic conditions throughout the year.

• Winter (December to February) 1-12°C

• Spring (March to May) 4-23°C

• Summer (June to September) 14-31°C

• Fall (October to November) 5-21°C