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Vines, stone villages and the black cockerel
Chianti is the hill country between Florence and Siena. It is all ridges, oak woods, olive groves and vineyards, with stone hamlets and castles on the high ground and white gravel roads winding between them. The borders of the wine area go back to 1716, when Grand Duke Cosimo III de' Medici marked them out. The black cockerel on every bottle of Chianti Classico is still the emblem of the old Chianti League.
Our Chianti collection runs to 170+ properties. They range from small villas outside Gaiole and Radda to restored fattorie and grand country houses near Greve and Montefioralle, some with room for large family parties, and almost all with a pool looking out over the vines.
What follows is a short guide to the villages, the wine and the best months to come.
Chianti at a glance
- Villas
- 170+ villas and apartments, with up to 18 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £3,100 to £13,000 a week, from around £2,400
- Best areas
- Greve, Panzano and Montefioralle; Radda, Gaiole and Castellina in the south
- Best time
- May, June and September, with the grape harvest in September and October
- Getting there
- Florence and Pisa airports; Greve is roughly 40 minutes' drive from Florence
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Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Villa Montefioralle Chianti: Luxury 10-Bedroom Villa with Sauna & Pool – Chianti10 bedrooms
Villa Ambrato Poggio Panzano: Luxury 5-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool – Chianti Tuscany5 bedrooms
Palazzo Cipresso Greve: Spacious 18-Bedroom Luxury Apartment with Pool & Hot Tub – Chianti18 bedrooms
Fattoria Ginestra Panzano: Luxury 11-Bedroom Villa with Pool & Scenic Grounds – Chianti11 bedroomsWhere to stay in Chianti
Greve, Panzano and Montefioralle in the north for easy reach of Florence, Radda, Gaiole and Castellina for the classic Chianti hill country, and Siena just to the south.
The northern Chianti, within reach of Florence
Greve in Chianti is the market town of the region. Its sloping, arcaded piazza fills on Saturday mornings, and every September it hosts the Expo del Chianti Classico, a few days of tastings in the square. Montefioralle sits just above it: a ring of stone houses on a hilltop, small enough to walk round before lunch.
Panzano, a few kilometres south, looks over the Conca d'Oro, a natural bowl of vineyards. It is also home to Dario Cecchini's butcher's shop, as famous for its owner's theatre as for its bistecca. The Vallombrosan abbey of Badia a Passignano stands among vines nearby. Florence is close enough for an easy day trip.
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Castles, ridges and white roads
The southern Chianti, in the province of Siena, is higher and wilder. Radda is a small walled village with a fine view from its walls. Castellina in Chianti has a vaulted medieval walkway running beneath its walls, and an Etruscan burial mound on the edge of town.
Near Gaiole is Castello di Brolio, seat of the Ricasoli family. Baron Bettino Ricasoli, Italy's second prime minister, is credited with writing down the grape formula for Chianti wine in the nineteenth century. Gaiole also holds L'Eroica each October, when thousands of cyclists on vintage bicycles ride the white roads in woollen jerseys. Siena is around half an hour away.
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Sangiovese, cellars and long lunches
Chianti Classico is made mainly from Sangiovese, and it is the wine of the historic heartland between Florence and Siena. It should not be confused with the wider Chianti appellation, which covers a much larger part of Tuscany. Many estates offer cellar tours and tastings, from family farms with a handful of hectares to old castles with centuries of vintages in their cellars.
The pleasure lies in mixing the two: a morning at a great name, then a long lunch at a small producer who also presses olive oil and cures his own finocchiona. Our concierge can plan a day of visits with a driver, so nobody has to choose between the tasting and the car keys.
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Ribollita, new oil and the harvest
Chianti cooking is country food, and none the worse for it. Expect ribollita and pappa al pomodoro, pecorino, wild boar ragù with pappardelle, and bistecca alla fiorentina grilled over wood.
May, June and September are the loveliest months: warm, green or golden, and quieter than high summer, when the afternoons can be very hot. The grape harvest runs through September into October. In November the olives are pressed, and the new oil, green and peppery on toasted bread, is reason enough for an autumn visit. Our concierge can arrange cookery classes, a private chef, winery visits and restaurant tables.
Ask our conciergeFeatured villas in Chianti
Villa Leccio Chianti: 9-Bedroom Luxury Villa with Swimming Pool – Chianti9 bedrooms · sleeps 22From £30,674 a week
Villa Torrente Chianti: Luxury 7-Bedroom Villa with Pool – Chianti Tuscany7 bedrooms · sleeps 14From £29,967 a week
Villa Panzano Chianti: Spacious 15-Bedroom Apartment with Sauna & Pool – Chianti15 bedrooms · sleeps 39From £29,127 a week
Palazzo Ceruleo Montefioralle Chianti: Luxury 10-Bedroom Apartment with Pool & Sauna – Chianti10 bedrooms · sleeps 20From £29,008 a week
Palazzo Verrazzano Chianti: 11-Bedroom Apartment with Swimming Pool & Scenic Views – Chianti11 bedrooms · sleeps 22From £26,754 a week
Villa Querciabella Radda: Spacious 5-Bedroom Villa with Pool & Sauna – Chianti5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £25,620 a week
Palazzo Chiantigiana Gaiole: 7-Bedroom Luxury Apartment with Infinity Pool – Chianti7 bedrooms · sleeps 14From £23,023 a week
Palazzo Vermiglio Montefioralle Chianti: Spacious 8-Bedroom Villa with Infinity Pool – Florence Chianti8 bedrooms · sleeps 16From £22,491 a weekWhy book your Chianti villa with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
Chianti's villas are scattered across hills linked by slow, winding roads, and we know which are a short drive from a village piazza and which are gloriously remote. With 170+ properties in Chianti, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
Book direct
You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Winery visits with a driver, cookery classes, a private chef, restaurant tables in Panzano and Greve, cycling on the white roads, car hire and transfers from Florence or Pisa. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best place to stay in Chianti?
Greve, Panzano and Montefioralle in the north suit those who want restaurants nearby and easy trips to Florence. Radda, Gaiole and Castellina in the south feel more rural and put Siena within reach.
When is the best time to visit Chianti?
May, June and September are ideal, with warm days and fewer visitors. The grape harvest falls in September and October, and November brings the new olive oil. July and August are hot but lively.
What is the difference between Chianti and Chianti Classico?
Chianti Classico comes from the historic Chianti region between Florence and Siena and carries the black cockerel on its bottles. Plain Chianti is a separate, larger appellation covering a much wider area of Tuscany.
Can you arrange a private chef at a villa in Chianti?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury villa in Chianti cost?
Across our 170+ villas in Chianti, weekly rates typically range from £3,100 to £13,000, with the most affordable from around £2,400 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
How do I get to Chianti?
Florence airport is the closest, and Pisa offers more flights from the UK. Greve is roughly 40 minutes' drive from Florence. A car is essential in Chianti, and our concierge can arrange car hire or private transfers.
Are there villas in Chianti for large groups?
Yes. Our Chianti collection includes properties with up to 18 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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