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A Day Out in Chianti
Coltibuono there is a restaurant
(see
p292)
and a Romanesque church, and
Radda in Chianti offers extensive
views over the Parco Naturale della
Viriglia. At Castellina in Chianti, there
is a 15th-century underground passage
built for defence purposes, and the
Enoteca Vini Gallo Nero (Via della
Rocca 13), which is a showcase for
the region's wines
(see pp268-9)
.
This tour takes in the main villages
of the Chianti Classico wine region.
Castles and wine estates line the route,
and vineyards offer tastings and sell
direct to the public. Look for signs
along the way saying “vendita diretta”.
The first stop on leaving Siena is the
Castello di Brolio, which has been
owned by the Ricasoli family since
1167. From Brolio, drive to Gaiole,
diverting to see the 13th-
century castle at Meleto.
Gaiole is a very quiet
agricultural town with a
stream running down the
main street; wine can be
sampled here at the local
cooperative. In Badia a
Badia a
Coltibuono
4
At the crossroads in
Gaiole, follow the
signs to Montevarchi
and divert to the
left off the main
road before heading
right towards the
village of Badia.
Radda in Chianti
5
Return to the main road from
Badia and drive on to Radda.
S429
Gaiole in
Chianti
3
The main road
from Meleto
leads to Gaiole.
Castellina in
Chianti
6
From Radda
drive straight
on to Castellina,
and from there
follow the signs
back to Siena.
Meleto
2
Follow the signs to
Gaiole from Brolio.
After 9 km (5.5 miles)
turn right to see the
castle at Meleto.
Lecchi
•
S222
•
Vagliagli
S408
The Gallo
Nero
(black
cockerel) is
the symbol
of the Chianti
Classico Consortium.
Pieve Asciata
•
Castello di Brolio
1
Leave Siena on the
S408 to Gaiole in
Chianti. After 15 km
(9 miles) turn right to
Brolio, leading to the
Castello di Brolio.
SIENNA
S408
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Tour route
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