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Chianti is one of the most
popular vacation destinations in Italy, and for good reason.
The hamlets, villages and towns, as well as the countryside, are
strictly regulated to preserve the classic "Chianti look" and
the Chiantigiani
themselves work hard to maintain the traditional architecture and
landscape of their region. The result is a vacation destination that
preserves the best of traditional life within a modern and thriving
economy. Farmhouses that have been adapted as rental holiday homes
retain their antique appearance while being fully modern functionally.
And every year the wines become better. An innovation that started some
ten years back is the production of a Chianti
rosé (known as a rosato, locally) which is made from
sangiovese grapes. A Tuscan rosato has with a crisp, dry finish and is
an excellent wine for lunch on a hot Tuscan summer day. |
