Gaiole in Chianti
Situated on the road ss408, from Siena to Montevarchi.
Gaiole in Chianti owes its development to its position in the valley where an important market for the local populations was centered around the year 1000.
Its name likely comes from "gaggiolo" used to indicate a large forest.

Gaiole history

After 1300 Gaiole became important not only as a market but as a tertiary city of the League of Chianti, Florence's administrative and political instrument.

Gaiole today

The area surrounding Gaiole can easily be divided up into outings featuring the abbeys and parish churches or the castles and hamlets.
The oil and the wine found in Gaiole in Chianti today are the jewels of its agriculture and local economy.

Places of interest

Castello di Brolio
The Brolio Castle is truly spectacular and was so even after its neo-gothic transformation that took place in the second half of the 19th century.
The history of the Brolio Castle begins in the latter part of the 12th century. Its name is tied to the family of the Ricasoli Firidolfi who took sides with Florence against Siena. The Castle was invaded by the Sienese in 1252.
The Castle was altered and transformed over the years before the definitive 19th century version realized by Baron Bettino Ricasoli. Today you can visit the interior, the neo-Gothic Saint Jacop's Chapel, the observation deck and the palace with its beautiful tapestries.

Gaiole was not only an important commercial centre, but it was also important to the clergy, this is evident by the many parish churches and abbeys.

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Osteria del Castello
Brolio, on the road between Gaiole and Siena
Home of Barone Bettino Ricasoli (1809-1880), Prime Minister of Italy after Cavour during the unification, then in 1874 the definer of the Chianti Classico formula.  Allow time to walk up to the Castle and enjoy one of the best views around from the terrace.
Closed Thursday
Tel: +39 0577 747 194

Ristorante L'Alto Chianti
Loc Castagnoli, Gaiole in Chianti
This is a restaurant and pizzeria.
Tel: + 39 0577 731008

Osteria Castello di Starda
This is a beautiful traditional restaurant which sells good food at reasonable prices. They have a very well priced tourist menu.
Location: Starda
Closed: Monday
Tel: +39 0577 734100