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There are few holidays that offer more luxury than a Tuscany villa rental where you can spend the days exploring the local towns and the evenings sipping a glass of locally-produced wine under the stars. Chianti in particular has all the ingredients for a memorable break. Of course, you will have heard of the region before thanks to its illustrious reputation for wine making, so your first port of call is likely to be somewhere you can try a glass. Luckily, there are plenty of options to choose from. All over Chianti are rolling hills and between these can be found acres of vineyards and farms, the owners of which are usually only too happy to offer visitors a tour and a few samples. One great example is the town of Greve, which is located within Chianti Classico. This is a region deemed to be the oldest part of Chianti and it is where you will be able to buy a bottle of Chianti Classico wine right at the source where it was made. You can easily recognise these bottles as they are all branded with a pink label featuring a black rooster. Around Greve there is a choice of vineyards where you can try some of the beverage they produce. There is also a rich assortment of shops and wine bars where you can treat yourself to a glass or two, with Le Cantine an especially good option as it serves hundreds of different wines. Chianti has been producing the ruby red wine for around 2,000 years so no trip here would be complete without enjoying the floral-scented drink. However, there is plenty more to see and do as well. Much like the Cotswolds in the UK, the borders of Chianti are not set in stone but are typically agreed to encompass the provinces of Siena and Florence, meaning you will be able to visit these two cities easily from your countryside base. However, in addition to these tourist hubs, it's also worth seeing some of the smaller towns and cities to really get under the skin of Tuscany. Castellina in Chianti is one example. Situated on the Chiantigiana road between Florence and Siena, the small fortified city on a hilltop has a history dating back to the Etruscan times - and it's been quite a dramatic one. Beneath the city walls is the Via delle Volte - a hidden tunnel where guards used to patrol. Today it is lined with shops and restaurants, so grab a glass of wine here as the perfect treat to end your day. If you're looking for a luxury Tuscany villa rental, Invitation to Tuscany has plenty to choose from. Visit us today.
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