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At the Discovery of the Medieval Bourgs Scattered in Chianti Countryside



Apart from the eight main towns - Radda, Gaiole, Castellina, Greve, Impruneta, Tavarnelle, San Casciano and Castelnuovo di Berardenga -, each of whom is described in a dedicated article, a myriad of "sentries" protect the Chianti hills and dominate the landscape from an elevated position: the medieval bourgs! Almost every hillock has its bourg... These small villages usually date back to the High Middle Ages and are the ideal places for a rest.

It will be a pleasure to stroll along the narrow streets of these hamlets, which have maintained their original structure. All the well-groomed houses are made of stone and lean against each other. Moreover, the bourgs often afford a breathtaking view of the whole Chianti region. You can have your meals in a traditional inn, enjoy the panorama or visit a castle, a tower, a church...

Some of the bourgs are real villages with some hundreds of inhabitants, a picturesque central square and well-preserved walls: San Donato in Poggio, Montefioralle, Vertine with its beautiful church, San Gusmè with the funny and famous statue representing Luca Cava... you just have to see it to understand why it is so renowned!
Other bourgs consists in a dozens of houses situated next to famous wine-growing businesses, such as Volpaia and Fonterutoli. You will thus have the opportunity to visit the wineries and taste some excellent Chianti wine!

You should also know that in these bourgs there are trattorias serving typical products and genuine traditional dishes... but we do not want to deprive you of the pleasure of discovery. In fact, those who choose to spend their holidays in the Chianti region surely love life and relish it with all of their senses!

 

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