Castellina in Chianti
Castellina in Chianti
Situated on the Chiantigiana road, the ss222.
Castellina in Chianti is a small town nestled at the top of a rolling green hill that separates the Pesa and Staggia rivers. From here you have a wonderful view of the surrounding landscape and the beautiful countryside.
Castellina origins
Castellina in Chianti has historic and noble origins. In the 13th century it was built on a high ridge, probably over Roman ruins. There must have been a castle with two doors and a single road which all of the houses faced. The name Castellina in Chianti dei Trebbiesi, in honor of a nearby noble family, is tied to the civil history of Florence and the religious history of Fiesole.
It was part of the Chianti League and given its position near the border with Siena it was of great strategic importance. It has a 14th- 15th century character with a number of religious structures, including the parocchial church of San Salvatore.
The hamlet of Castellina
The fortress and observation deck date back to the medieval as does the Via delle Volte, a road used originally for military purposes, from which there is a unique view of Chianti.
You can visit several Etruscan tombs and it is believed that the area around Castellina in Chianti was full of numerous settlements of this population which, even today,is considered quite mysterious.
Principle activity
Today, Castellina's principle activity is, besides tourism, the production of wine and several important wine producers are located here.
Antica Gelateria
There is an excellent ice cream shop in Castellina. It is in a beautiful room in an old building, while you eat your icecream you can admire the high vaulted ceilings.
The icecream is all homemade and presented with elegance. The antica gelateria is famous in the whole of the Chianti for its fresh and delicious icecreams.
