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Tavarnelle Val di Pesa
Tavarnelle Val di Pesa is a beautiful small Chianti town in the heart of Tuscany, situated between Florence and Siena and surrounded by the vineyards, olive groves and cypress-lined lanes of the most celebrated Italian countryside. For those seeking a genuine Tuscan base within easy reach of Florence, Siena, Greve in Chianti and the outstanding wineries of the Classico zone, Tavarnelle provides an authentically rural and beautiful alternative to the cities.
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"Tavarnelle and the surrounding Chianti countryside represent the Tuscany of the imagination — cypress trees, vineyard slopes, stone farmhouses and extraordinary wine. As a base for exploring both Florence and Siena it is almost perfect."
The Chianti Classico wine zone surrounding Tavarnelle is one of Italy's most celebrated, with outstanding estates including Antinori, Isole e Olena, Badia a Passignano and Castello di Ama all within easy reach. Florence is approximately 30 minutes north by road. Siena is approximately 40 minutes south. Greve in Chianti, the heart of the wine zone, is 15 minutes. The landscape of rolling hills, cypress trees, stone farmhouses and vineyards visible in every direction from Tavarnelle is the definitive Tuscan countryside. The summer evening markets and sagre food festivals of the surrounding villages are delightful.
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Chianti Classico
Outstanding estates including Antinori and Badia a Passignano within easy reach.
Tuscan Countryside
The definitive Tuscan landscape of cypress trees, vineyards and stone farmhouses.
Florence Access
One of the world's great art cities approximately 30 minutes north by road.
Siena Access
The magnificent medieval city of Siena approximately 40 minutes south.
Tuscan Sagre
Summer food festivals in the surrounding villages celebrating local seasonal produce.
Olive Groves
Some of Tuscany's finest olive oil produced in the groves surrounding the town.