The picturesque little town in the middle of the wine country owes its fame to two peculiarities: the "Macelleria Falorni", which has been producing its famous ham since 1729, and the town's most famous son, Giovanni da Verrazzano. Verrazzano discovered New York harbor. The Verrazzano Narrow Bridge, which connects Staten Island with Brooklyn and whose name is burned into the soul of every runner who has ever participated in the New York Marathon, was named after him.

Surrounded by vineyards, Radda is a tourist hot-spot in Chianti. The charming village is perfect for souvenir shopping and is the place to buy some real Chianti wine. The black rooster is the icon of the Chianti area and you will find it on every bottle of DOC Chianti wine.

The picturesque location in the middle of the world-famous Chianti region gives the town a special charm. Castellina was founded by the Etruscans and had to defend itself again and again against Roman and Gallic attacks. As a result, the massive fortress was built from which beautiful views of the surrounding Chianti valley open up. The medieval streets are lined with small stores and there are many opportunities to buy wine.

Due to a lack of Ferraris, Rolex, and Gucci the rich and important families who ruled the region in the past needed to find their way to outdo each other. They came up with building higher towers than their neighbors. Around 1500 there were more than 72 examples of this picturesque nonsense. Today there are only 14 left but the result is still a must-see tourist attraction nicknamed “Manhattan of the Middle Ages” for its skyline.

This famous walled medieval stronghold with its 14 towers and 600 m of city wall attracts your attention from far away. First raised in 1203 as a forward defensive position against Florence, the walls and towers today are the most complete example of such a fortified bastion in Tuscany. Santa Maria Assunta is the only church in the medieval town and located right on the main Piazza Roma. We should not miss a delicious bite of the region and a cappuccino. The village holds the „Bandiera Arancione“, the orange flag. It is a recognition of quality awarded by the Touring Club Italiano to small towns for excellency in tourism, hospitality and environment.

The Gothic metropolis of Tuscany. It is the city of the 17 contrade, the districts that compete in the Palio, the famous horse race. City of palaces, banks, fountains, and churches on the surrounding hills. The most beautiful square in Italy, the Campo, the Town Hall, the Palazzo Pubblico, the tower Torre della Mangia, the impressive Cathedral of Santa Maria, all this and much more Siena offers the visitor.

Well known for the Brunello. A lot of Enoteche around the town offer a great variety of Brunello wine, min. cost 20 € per bottle. They also ship it. The imposing 14th-century fortress that was later expanded by the Medici dukes, dominates the town. Climb up to the fort`s ramparts and you get a fantastic 360 degree view to the Brunello area, the Orcia valley and the Monte Amiata.

Beautiful Romanesque abbey, founded by Charlesmagne in 781, especially when the morning sun is coming through the eastern windows. Enjoy the surreal atmosphere and listen to the monks singing the Gregorian Chants.