Rentals In Chianti

Think of holiday rentals in Chianti and what springs to mind? Chianti, tuscany, toscana, or even Toskana? Olives, wine, house rentals, cypress trees, landscapes, holidays? Or even Vacanze nel Chianti - if you're learning the language?

Holiday Rentals In Chianti - The Heart of TuscanyThe Chianti zone of Tuscany, which lies between Florence and Siena, offers many possibilities. Agritourism accommodation here is usually less expensive than hotels or pensiones and of course provides the facilities for preparing your own meals.

Chianti is an area of Tuscany, Italy favoured by former British Prime Minister Tony Blair for freebie* holidays... But also made famous by the red wine of the same name. It has much to offer for a visitor interested in wine, food and natural beauty. Chianti that is, not, say, Cherie. Many of the wineries are open for a tour and a tasting, and some offer accommodation services as well.

Cities:
· Florence
· Siena
· Greve (Greve in Chianti)
· San Casciano in Val di Pesa
· Radda in Chianti
· Castellina in Chianti
· Gaiole in Chianti
· Panzano in Chianti

Chianti is above all a viticultural region. The Chianti DOCG appellation is divided into seven Holiday Rentals In Chianti - The Heart of Tuscany subregions (Classico, Colli Aretini, Colli Fiorentini, Colline Pisane, Colli Senesi, Montalbano and Rùfina), of which Classico is most famous.

The Chianti Classico region in turn is defined by the towns between Florence and Siena: Greve, Panzano, Castellina, Gaiole and Radda. Almost all the famous Chianti estates are located near to one of these towns.

Typically, itis made with the Sangiovese grape. A maximum of 25 % of other grape varieties may be added. There are different philosophies of making Chianti: some prefer traditional blends with Sangiovese and other local grapes (including white ones), some use international varieties such as Merlot, and finally there are those who use only Sangiovese for their Chianti.

In addition to Chianti, many producers make Vin Santo del Chianti as well as "Super Tuscan" that do not adhere to the DOC regulations. Many also make olive oil and offer holiday accommodation or rentals.