Best Free Things to Do in Castellina In Chianti

THE 5 BEST Free Things to Do in Castellina In Chianti

Best Free Things to Do in Castellina In Chianti

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  • JMGeneva
    Geneva, Switzerland1,973 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Catsellina is essentially one street (for tourists), so once you've done it a couple of times, why not follow this parallel passage. Not much in it but the medieval architecture is both original and superb.
    Written 12 July 2022
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  • Rachel H
    Edinburgh, UK47 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Informative and friendly, Ilaria spent time explaining everything about a variety of wines, as well as oil and balsamic vinegar. There was no 'hard sell', which actually meant that we bought more than we planned to! Grazie mille, Ilaria!
    Written 28 July 2019
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  • Michael K
    Herning, Denmark480 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Came by this place walking round town. Needed some more information about the place. The view for the top off the graves is great.
    Written 29 September 2021
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  • Brun066
    Florence, Italy12,580 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The Chianti region is now world famous; but in past centuries its role was marginal. The fame of its wine was weak (only in the mid-nineteenth century the rules for the winemaking of "Chianti Classico" were codified); the fame of its landscape was non-existent, as there were no postmodern travelers, who today appreciate the traditional Tuscan countryside as it would represent "the past". The landscape (any landscape) was appreciated if (and only if) it denoted luxuriance, wealth, abundance. And Chianti - strictly understood - did not stand out for these qualities. It was sparsely populated and the agriculture that was practiced here was mostly for survival.
    The inhabited centers of Chianti - including Casellina - were the consequence of this condition. No "cities" here (before the 1348 "Black Plague", in Tuscany the centers at least reaching 3-4000 inhabitants could be considered cities), but only small-sized villages, in an area overall little populated. Among these villages is undoubtedly Castellina, anyway one of the three capitals of three "terzieri" (districts) of the Lega del Chianti (the others were Gaiole and Radda).
    Castellina had a wall circle, still well recognizable in some parts; which is no without importance. But the walls themselves appear to be late: the chronicles say that they were set up in the first decades of the fifteenth century; previously, in case of war, the population could only take refuge in a fortified part that must have been very small, precisely the "Castellina" (= small fortified spot), which gives the place its name. And the modest size of the historic town, even once the larger walls have been built, can also be appreciated by the traveler who measures the distance between the sites of the two ancient gates, Fiorentina and Senese.
    Moreover, even on this tiny scale, the reasons for appreciation that are typical of the historical centers of Tuscany persist: pedestrianization, good buildings' condition, respect for the traditional building fabric.
    Of course, even Castellina doesn't resemble what it was still only 50 years ago: properly agricultural functions have disappeared, agriculture has become "branding", shops have become sophisticated, "where once there was not even Parmesan now you can buy the blue Cheddar”, real estate agencies offer for sale villas with land in the surrounding countryside, at prices mostly in excess of one million euros.
    You may like it or not, but it is. And many like it.
    Written 7 January 2020
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  • tonyking8652
    Essen, Germany332 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This little church is a real gem! You could so easily miss it. We passed by 'au hazard' and stopped at the bottom of the grass covered steps. It's a little bit like going into a miniature version of the great Duomo in Pisa, alternating black and white stripes: all together a very pretty little church. As I left I just happened to see a small black framed printed page on the wall beside the doorway, and investigated. It was an Italian version of the famous prose poem by Max Ehrmann, "Desiderata". Read it sometime if you've not come across it before!
    Written 6 September 2017
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  • sarah m
    Knoxville, TN171 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lively place to sit and drink wine. They offer great wine tastings! I chose the reserve tasting with a brunch, which was an amazing selection of cured meats and cheeses. The cellar is also located here for the winery.

    Andrea and Massimo are wonderful, knowledgeable, and provide great entertainment and conversation! Massimo even has his own truffle cookbook that he will gladly sign for you.

    My friend and I visited this wine bar every day, usually multiple times each day of our three day stay here.

    I purchased some fresh olive oil, that was only three days old at the time, and it was amazing!
    Written 5 November 2022
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  • N_Traveller_b
    Manchester, UK140 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    GPS Coordinates:
    43° 26' 12" N
    11° 15' 18" E

    This winery was recommended to us by a friend. We enjoyed the tasting and bough a couple of boxes of the wine. Using the GPS coordinates it was easy to find.

    The place to taste the wine isn't particularly room compared to others, but it's all about the taste! We also bought some olive oil.
    Written 10 July 2016
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  • julien g
    Saint-Cloud, France49 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I randomly entered this wine shop walking in the city. Great choice. Very good selection of wines. Extremely knowledgeable and friendly staff. Gilles was not here but the young lady who assisted us was very helpful and spoke french as well (my native language)
    Written 23 August 2018
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  • Daria F
    Bend Oregon, United States13 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This magical place is perfect for families and the apartments are spacious with great views overlooking all the vineyards and olive groves. Il Clellese also has farm to table dinners which you can enjoy as you drink their wonderful wine Chianti Classico. Check out their wine tasting at their Boutique which pairs delightful appetizers and their award winning wine Chianti Classico Reserva which came in 31 st out of the top 50 wines. We will definitely be back again.
    Written 20 March 2020
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