Chianti, synonymous with wine, is one of the famous wine regions in Italy. Chianti, red Italian wine is usually packed in a bottle enclosed in a straw basket called the fiasco. This name for the straw bottle costed Chianti wine very much.It was taken to be a cheap wine. Now there is a little of Chianti which is sold in fiascoes. The grapes from which this wine is made are called Sangiovese grapes. A tour of Chianti takes you through the Tuscan countryside, the vineyards and the olive grooves.
The countryside is picturesque and know for its beauty, why not, given it is situated in the midst of the Alps.
Surrounded by snow capped mountains on one side and vineyards and olive grooves on the other, this is a tour worth taking.
There are many private tour operators who operate from Florence and make daily tours to the Chianti region. A normal tour would involve wine tasting, wine making and virgin olive oil tasting. This would cost around 55-60 euro per person. There are also private tours and whole day tours to the Tuscan country side.
Advice: Make sure you book your tour in advance.
Getting there: Many tour operators have tours starting from Florence.
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