Situated between the provinces of Florence and Siena, the Chianti area has always been considered the heart of old Tuscany and is famous worldwide for its wines.

A rich history and a winemaking, tradition dating back to the thirteenth century, have made this area an ideal place for those wishing to embark on fantastic voyages between vineyards, hills and picturesque villages.

In every small town you can encounter wineries, castles or farms, whose names are placed next to the famous Black Rooster trademark, symbol of Chianti excellence.

The valley offers views of great charm: hills covered by vineyards, beautiful chestnut, oak trees and medieval villages rich in artistic as Greve in Chianti, with its ancient triangular square bordered by buildings, porches and balconies.

Coming from the valley the imposing fourteenth-century fortress leaves immediately understand the urban di Montalcino, a medieval town of military facility, crossed by narrow and steep vie.

Da up here the views are true masterpieces like those stored at ‘interior of the Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art, which houses one of the richest collections of paintings and wooden sculptures of the Sienese school. Among the many churches stand out for sure 300sca St. Augustine, the neoclassical cathedral, the Sanctuary of the Madonna del Soccorso and Sant’Egidio, the church “de ‘Siena’. The Town Hall (end XIIIcc), a slender but sturdy structure is flanked by a high bell tower nearly a lookout tower topped by “Campanone” still beating the life of the whole country.