March 29th, 2014 
Anna Maria Baldini 
What to order, and how and when to drink coffee in Tuscany, Italy. Drinking coffee in Italy is an art. That’s because Italian coffee isn’t like coffee in the United States or anywhere else for that matter. Two important points at the outset. The “Italian” expressions used in Starbucks coffee houses either mean something entirely […]
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Comments Off on Drinking coffee in Italy – cappuccino, macchiato or lungo? October 26th, 2013 Anna Maria Baldini 
One of the best ways to enjoy your visit to Tuscany is to rent a self-catering farmhouse or villa in the Tuscan countryside. My recommended list of villas for rent in Chianti is given at the foot of this post. First a brief note on terminology. It’s now common practice for the larger Tuscany accommodation […]
Posted in Bed & Breakfasts in Chianti, Hotels in Chianti, Tuscany Vacation Rentals, • • • View all posts • • • Tags: accommodations, agriturismi, agriturismo, Chianti, holiday home, Tuscany, vacation accommodation, vacation accommodations, vacation rentals Comments Off on Villas for rent in Chianti – Chiantigiani vacation villa rentals August 19th, 2013 Anna Maria Baldini 
Badia a Coltibuono was one of the most important monastic foundations in Chianti. From the 11 C, Badia a Coltibuono was a Vallombrosan monastery that received large donations from the Firidolfi–Ricasoli family of Castello Brolio. The Vallombrosans were an order dedicated, among other things, to copying and preserving ancients texts, and Badia a Coltibuono became […]
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On my “Tuscany Toscana” blog I recently proposed Tuscany as a top budget-friendly location for your next holiday in Europe. I based my conclusion on the availability of high quality, inexpensive accommodation outside the bigger cities, static restaurant prices and the ready availability of inexpensive public transport. Looking at the cost of vacation accommodation over […]
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You’re currently reading the Greve in Chianti Tuscany blog but I thought I might summarise some of the more important information distributed throughout the Greve in Chianti website at www.greve-in-chianti.com. Greve in Chianti is the largest town in the Chianti Classico wine zone, an area that corresponds to the oval-shaped territory lying between Florence and […]
Posted in Chianti, Italy, Greve in Chianti, Towns and Villages of Tuscany, Tuscany Vacation Rentals, What to see in Chianti, • • • View all posts • • • Tags: accommodations, agriturismi, Bed and Breakfast, Chianti, Chianti sights, Greve in Chianti, Tuscany, vacation accommodation Comments Off on Greve in Chianti – useful tips for visitors to Greve in Chianti February 13th, 2013 Anna Maria Baldini 
Now that the year end celebrations are long over, many of you who are planning a trip to Tuscany will no doubt be looking for a good self-catering villa in Chianti, Tuscany. Actually, you are probably looking for a vacation apartment in a farmhouse rather than a true villa (see my post on the difference […]
Posted in Chianti, Italy, Greve in Chianti, Tuscany Vacation Rentals, • • • View all posts • • • Tags: accommodations, agriturismi, agriturismo, Chianti, Greve in Chianti, holiday home, Panzano, Tuscany, vacation accommodation, vacation accommodations, vacation rental, vacation rentals Comments Off on Looking for a good self-catering villa in Chianti, Tuscany December 29th, 2012 Anna Maria Baldini 
As the new year begins, a great many visitors planning their vacation in Tuscany will be looking for a place to stay in Greve in Chianti and we have an excellent selection of villas, farmhouse apartments, village apartments and B&Bs for you. Greve is the gateway to the Chianti area and being located more or […]
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We’ll soon be into the Tuscan vacation booking season and many of you who are planning your next visit will be looking for family-friendly accommodations in Tuscany. The first thing to know is that Italians love children! Families always bring the kids when they eat out at a restaurant and most vacation accommodations welcome children. […]
Posted in Bed & Breakfasts in Chianti, Chianti, Italy, Greve in Chianti, Hotels in Chianti, Tuscany Vacation Rentals, • • • View all posts • • • Tags: accommodations, agriturismi, agriturismo, B&B, Bed and Breakfast, Chianti, Greve in Chianti, holiday home, vacation accommodation, vacation accommodations, vacation rental, vacation rentals Comments Off on Family-friendly accommodations in Tuscany November 21st, 2012 Anna Maria Baldini 
At any time of the year, there’s no better base for your vacation in Tuscany than farmstay rooms or an apartment with swimming pool high in the Chianti hills. Podere Torre is a small agriturismo that offers exactly that! This agriturismo is located 3 km from Greve in Chianti, more or less at the midpoint […]
Posted in Bed & Breakfasts in Chianti, Chianti, Italy, Greve in Chianti, Tuscany Vacation Rentals, • • • View all posts • • • Tags: accommodations, agriturismi, agriturismo, Bed and Breakfast, Chianti, Greve in Chianti, holiday home, Montefioralle Comments Off on Farmstay rooms and apartment with swimming pool high in the Chianti hills September 14th, 2012 Anna Maria Baldini 
Podere Felceto, located near Panzano in Chianti, halfway between Florence and Sienna, is a Tuscan villa vacation rental for 13 persons. This Tuscan villa was once a monastery and is now a spacious holiday home with a shady terrace and a beautiful salt water swimming pool. Podere Felceto possesses 57 acres of land with extensive […]
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One of the best kept secrets of the past 5-7 years has been the development of Tuscan rosé wine – Rosato di Toscana – in the Chianti Classico wine area of Tuscany, Italy. A few years back, it became evident that there was over-production of wine in the Chianti Classico zone as new vineyards, planted […]
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The Chianti region of Tuscany is famous for its rural Bed and Breakfast vacation accommodations. Among the first to be established near Greve in Chianti was “Le Cetinelle” which offers B&B accommodation for 2 or 3 persons in Chianti and also a double ot triple vacation apartment. “Le Cetinelle” enjoys the great advantage of being […]
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Today I want to introduce you to a beautiful vacation accommodation for two people in Chianti in the form of an exquisite half-house apartment located just outside the wall of the fortified village of Montefioralle. This picturesque village is situated 2.5 km from Greve in Chianti, halfway between Florence and Sienna. Casa Forese consists of […]
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Among the most popular activities for visitors to Tuscany is taking a Chianti wine tasting tour. We will be reviewing a number of Chianti wine tour driver-guides, and the first of them is Angela Saltafuori, of TuscanyTourTime snc. Angela is a qualified sommelier as well as a licensed NCC driver who specialises in wine tours […]
Posted in Getting around in Italy, Tuscan Food and Wine, Tuscan wine tours, What to see in Chianti, • • • View all posts • • • Tags: Chianti, oenology, things to do, Tuscany, Wine tours, winery Comments Off on A Chianti Wine Tasting Tour August 1st, 2012 Anna Maria Baldini 
Today we feature Hotel Villa Le Barone, a wonderful luxury hotel in Chianti located in the middle of the Chianti Classico wine zone of Tuscany near Panzano and Greve, midway between Florence and Sienna. This is a 4 Star luxury hotel set in beautiful gardens, with a swimming pool and tennis court. For centuries, Villa […]
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High up above the Greve valley, we find the tiny village of Lamole in Chianti. The drive to Lamole from the via Chiantigiana (turnoff to the east between Greve and Panzano) is one of the most spectacular detours for those exploring the Chiantigiana and its environs. You drive through vineyards, past picturesque farmhouses and villas, […]
Posted in Chianti, Italy, Towns and Villages of Tuscany, Tuscan Food and Wine, Tuscany Vacation Rentals, What to see in Chianti, • • • View all posts • • • Tags: Chianti, Chianti sights, holiday home, Lamole, Tuscany, vacation accommodations, vacation rentals Comments Off on What to see in Lamole in Chianti July 26th, 2012 Anna Maria Baldini 
Food is definitely part of the “Tuscan experience” for most visitors to Tuscany. And what better way to take a part of that experience away with you than to enjoy some cooking lessons in Tuscany? Attending a cooking class or taking private cooking lessons means not only learning new aspects of Tuscan cookery but enjoying […]
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For very many visitors to this part of Tuscany, wine tasting in Chianti will be one of the pleasures of their stay. The Chianti Classico wine zone forms a more or less oval area between Florence and Sienna packed with vineyards and wineries, many of which offer tastings of their own wines. These are marked […]
Posted in Chianti, Italy, Greve in Chianti, Tuscan Food and Wine, Tuscan wine tours, • • • View all posts • • • Tags: Chianti, Chianti wines, degustazione, enoteca, things to do, Tuscany, wine, wine tasting Comments Off on Wine tasting in Chianti July 20th, 2012 Anna Maria Baldini 
For the first time visitor to our region, sooner or later the question of how to get around Tuscany arises. Tuscany is about the size of New Jersey and has a good public transport network of trains and buses that allows visitors to get around the main centres and many of the minor ones with […]
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As you follow the scenic via Chiantigiana from Greve in Chianti southwards, the road winds upwards from the Val di Greve towards Panzano from which it more or less follows the ridges until you arrive at the little town of Castellina in Chianti. The area around Castellina is very popular with visitors staying at agriturismi […]
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Tuscany and particularly Chianti are dotted with small fortified hamlets which are often huddled around the ruins of a castle keep. These picturesque villages reflect a thousand years of conflict over land that came to an end only with the hegemony of cities such as Florence over their smaller adversaries, in this case, Sienna. The […]
Posted in Castles of Chianti, Chianti, Italy, Greve in Chianti, Towns and Villages of Tuscany, What to see in Chianti, • • • View all posts • • • Tags: castles, Chianti, Chianti sights, Greve in Chianti, mediaeval, Montefioralle, San Cresci, things to see, Tuscany Comments Off on What to see at Castello di Montefioralle July 18th, 2012 Anna Maria Baldini 
Everyone knows about the wonderful agriturismi in Chianti, but it’s less well known that you can easily find an excellent Bed and Breakfast in Chianti. These B&Bs are available both in villages and towns, and out in the country, including on working farms. For those who don’t plan to cook at home, a Bed and […]
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Our website offers owner-direct vacation rentals in Chianti. This means that to reserve your accommodations, you make contact directly with the accommodation owner via the web page or web site describing the vacation rental. Based on experience, we consider this to be the best way for visitors to Chianti to find the property most closely […]
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So you’re planning a vacation in Chianti, Italy? Great idea! Now your question is, “What to see in Chianti?” Here we provide a few hints on things to see and things to do in this beautiful and interesting part of Tuscany. Vineyards and wine – Chianti is synonymous (literally!) with wine and visiting a winery […]
Posted in Chianti, Italy, Fairs, Festivals and Events in Tuscany, Greve in Chianti, Museums in Tuscany, Towns and Villages of Tuscany, Tuscan Food and Wine, What to see in Chianti, • • • View all posts • • • Tags: Chianti, sights, things to do, things to see, Tuscany Comments Off on What to see in Chianti, things to do in Tuscany July 7th, 2012 Anna Maria Baldini 
Exactly half-way between Florence and Sienna, the scenic via Chiantigiana highway leaves the valley of the River Greve and winds up to the ridge between the Val di Greve and the Val di Pesa, to the charming little town of Panzano in Chianti. Panzano’s central location makes it an ideal base for your vacation in […]
Posted in Chianti, Italy, Fairs, Festivals and Events in Tuscany, Towns and Villages of Tuscany, Tuscan Food and Wine, What to see in Chianti, • • • View all posts • • • Tags: agriturismi, Chianti, hotels, Panzano, Tuscany, vacation accommodations Comments Off on What to see in Panzano in Chianti, Tuscany, Italy July 6th, 2012 Anna Maria Baldini 
Everyone knows that the Chianti Classico wine region is the centre, oenological and in many other respects, of Tuscany. It is formed by the beautiful Chianti hills and valleys lying between Florence and Sienna. And the centre of Chianti Classico? That’s the charming little town of Greve in Chianti! Greve, as it is usually known, […]
Posted in Chianti, Italy, Greve in Chianti, Towns and Villages of Tuscany, What to see in Chianti, • • • View all posts • • • Comments Off on What to see in Greve in Chianti June 29th, 2012 Anna Maria Baldini 
While planning their trips, a great many first-time visitors to Tuscany probably ask themselves “What is an agriturismo in Tuscany?” Officially an agriturismo (plural agriturismi) is a vineyard, olive oil producer or other farm that offers holiday accommodation to tourists. Sometimes rural accommodations that are not on working farms are nevertheless referred to, incorrectly, as […]
Posted in Tuscany Vacation Rentals, • • • View all posts • • • Tags: agriturismo, Greve in Chianti, holiday home, Tuscany, vacation rental Comments Off on What is an agriturismo in Tuscany? June 28th, 2012 Anna Maria Baldini 
Here I want to say a something about the apparent riddle of “when is a Tuscan villa not a Tuscan villa”. This riddle only makes sense in relation to the Tuscany tourist accommodation sector. Firstly, in broad terms, what is a true Tuscan villa? The models for most Tuscan villas are the creations of the […]
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Close to Florence and just outside the Chianti Classico wine zone, the town of Impruneta deserves a visit by anyone interested in the plastic arts. Impruneta is the home of Tuscan terracotta and, increasingly, of hand-painted ceramics. Impruneta is also the location of one of the most famous basilicas in Tuscany, the Sanctuary of Santa […]
Posted in Fairs, Festivals and Events in Tuscany, Towns and Villages of Tuscany, What to see in Chianti, • • • View all posts • • • Tags: ceramics, Della Robbia, Impruneta, terracotta, things to see, Tuscany Comments Off on What to see in Impruneta Tuscany Italy June 28th, 2012 Anna Maria Baldini 
In 2008, Italy rebranded its high speed trains as the Frecciarossa (red arrow) and in the following years the network has been expanded to connect Turin with Naples, via Milan, Bologna, Florence and Rome. After some teething problems, the Flecciarossa trains now provide an exceptionally good service, both comfortable and fast. They are also quite […]
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This entire website is devoted to where to stay in Chianti and things to do in Chianti. We have summarised some of the main things to do here and will be expanding on those subject areas in more detail. Don’t forget, if you’re staying in the Chianti countryside you’ll rarely be more than a one […]
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Among the excellent mediaeval festivals held in Tuscany throughout the year, ‘A cena da Messer Boccaccio‘ (“Dinner with Boccaccio”) ranks high. This dinner takes place in the ancient part of Certaldo, known as Certaldo Alto, in June (Saturday 9 June and 16 June, in 2012). The menu includes some mediaeval dishes such as ‘Morsini di […]
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We’ve been publishing Chianti tourist information on www.greve-in-chianti.com since 1997 and via the blog you’re reading right now, we’re constantly adding to what is effectively part of the most comprehensive Chianti Tourism Guide on the internet, with over two hundred subsidiary websites. So bookmark this Chianti tourist information site because new and interesting tourist information […]
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Castelnuovo Berardenga is a charming town dating from 1366 and located at the southern tip of the Chianti Classico wine zone, about 20 km from Sienna. It provides an interesting side detour from the Via Chiantigiana, the motoring route from Florence to Sienna. The famous Battle of Montaperti during which the Siennese inflicted a humiliating […]
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There are a number of small museums of religious art scattered throughout Chianti. While not calling for a detour, these museums are well worth a visit when you are in the area. Usually, they house minor art works collected together from deconsecrated churches in the area plus more important works that cannot be displayed unprotected […]
Posted in Chianti, Italy, Greve in Chianti, Museums in Tuscany, Towns and Villages of Tuscany, What to see in Chianti, • • • View all posts • • • Tags: Chianti, Chianti Musei, Chianti museums, Chianti sights, Della Robbia, Greve in Chianti, Tuscany Comments Off on Greve Museum of Sacred Art June 22nd, 2012 Anna Maria Baldini 
Borgo di Vagli is a mediaeval hamlet beautifully restored by Architect Fulvio di Rosa. The houses have been divided into apartments which can be purchased under a fractional ownership scheme which means genuine ownership and fully flexible vacation periods. Each apartment is furnished in Tuscan rural style with modern facilities and comforts. Borgo di Vagli […]
Posted in Real Estate in Tuscany, Tuscany Vacation Rentals, • • • View all posts • • • Tags: fractional ownership, Tuscany, Umbria, vacation accommodation Comments Off on Fractional Ownership of a Tuscan Apartment June 21st, 2012 Anna Maria Baldini 
Agriturismo Patrizia Falciani is a Tuscan agriturismo with apartments for 2 to 6 persons, and is one of the longest established agriturismi in the area of Greve in Chianti. The seven self-catering apartments each have a small private terrace or garden for dining al fresco and all have access to the swimming pool. There are […]
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Castello di Brolio is both the name of the castle that was the home to Baron Ricasoli, “father” of Chianti Classico wine, and also the name of the wine now produced there. The site of the Brolio Castle as a fortified nucleus dates from the middle ages but the present structure is not old. It […]
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