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Italy

Chianti

Chianti is a wine region in Italy. A broad Tuscan red-wine appellation across six provinces, separate from the historic Chianti Classico zone.

Where it is

Map data: Candiago; Natural Earth

Places in Chianti

  • Chianti Colli Aretini

    The eastern Chianti sub-zone in the hills around Arezzo, along the upper Arno.

  • Chianti Colli Fiorentini

    The Chianti sub-zone in the hills immediately around Florence, north of Chianti Classico.

  • Chianti Colli Senesi

    The Chianti sub-zone in the hills around Siena, wrapping around Montalcino and Montepulciano.

  • Chianti Colline Pisane

    The western Chianti sub-zone in the low hills south of Pisa, close to the coast.

  • Chianti Montalbano

    The Chianti sub-zone on the Montalbano ridge west of Florence, sharing its hills with Carmignano.

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