Driving The famous Italian Wine Region

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Chianti is a famous wine-growing region in Tuscany Italy. Its rural location makes it an ideal destination to escape to if you’re feeling overwhelmed by the city.

It’s one of the most beautiful settings that would make for the perfect Italian honeymoon.

Located between Florence and Siena, Chianti is characterized by its medieval towns and picturesque rolling hills covered in forests, vineyards, and olive groves, making it one of the most beautiful regions in Italy.

It also has a huge gastronomy culture, having produced world-class cheeses, olive oils, and cured meats.

The best way to explore all the fine Chianti towns is on a road trip. As you drive from place to place, you can soak in the incredible scenery that has made the region famous. But what’s the best route to take and where do you stop? This guide will tell you everything you need to know.

Where is Chianti?

Chianti, or Chianti Classico as it’s sometimes referred to, is a region in Tuscany.

You may hear some locals refer to it as Monti del Chianti, or Chianti Mountains in English, as it’s the mountainous area around Tuscany.

It combines the cities of Florence, Siena, Greve, and Arezzo, and includes some small towns and villages in the countryside location.

The territory of Chianti first began in the 12th century, but was recognized as a wine region in 1716 and was the first legally binding region in the world to be defined as a wine production area.

Where to Stay in Chianti?

While you can drive from place to place and stay the night in each Chianti Town, doing this can cause some level of stress as you need to pack and unpack all the time, as well as plan when you are going to get to your hotel to check-in.

The region is small enough that you can drive from town to town without the need to do this. It takes one hour to drive from Florence to Siena (about 78 kilometers), so we recommend you get a base and drive.

You could easily base yourself in Florence or Siena if you don’t plan to spend much time exploring Chianti, or you can book yourself a rural countryside villa surrounded by vineyards and backed onto the wineries, which, let’s face it, sounds way more fun!

Getting Around Chianti

Since there is no public transport in Chianti, you will need to hire a car and…