The Tuscan pearl in the province of Florence-via Wikimedia Commons
Entering the prestigious list of the most beautiful villages in Italy is no small feat; it means being part of a consortium that promotes, protects and in a certain sense reinterprets the meaning of a village, however small. So here is the Tuscan novelty.
Tuscany needs no introduction, nor points of new praise. In a nutshell, it contains in a few hundred kilometers everything that can be asked of a paradise. From the art of the cities to the scattered country villages, from the sea to the forests and the tips of the Apennines. But not everyone knows San Donato in Poggio, the novelty among the most beautiful villages in Italy and a destination for eating and drinking well. So let’s see what makes a visit worth a weekend getaway from the stress and bustle of the city.
An important step towards peace and beauty
Only the official entrance to the site is missing, but otherwise recognition has just arrived and is important for the small village of Chianti, part of the Municipality of Barberino Tavarnelle e suspended between the Florentine and Sienese territories. What we will enjoy from up there could be summarized as an encounter between history and beauty. And perhaps there is no more fitting way of saying than the old adage that good wine comes in small barrels. The hamlet extends around the medieval castle which dominates the valleys of Chianti and to the palace which has hosted the Malaspina marquises since the 17th century. In the main square, there is a curious hexagonal well which for many years has helped the locals to conserve water. It stands out among the stone buildings the so-called Torrinowhich is a square-shaped watchtower.
The streets of the village are few and perpendicular, but no less precious for this. Time is a disappearing variable walking among the stones and flowered balconies. And above all, the desire for panoramas and green and persuasive valleys will soon be fulfilled: just step out of the medieval gates to see yourself surrounded by rolling hills and vineyards. The hurried tourist consumer of museums will not find what he is looking for here. But travelers who are passionate about beauty and without the burden of haste will find it. Serenity is assured, and at this point it may make sense to stop at an agritourism to spend the night and to take a walk through the fields.
New among the most beautiful villages in Italy and a destination for eating and drinking well
There is little to hide, fine palates can find what they like. The Chianti cellars are an international wine reality. A tasting in the cellar can become much more than an insight into an alcoholic beverage. But the best way to enter in contact with the spirit of a land. Not to mention the trattorias and typical products that delight patrons.
The Chianti cellars are an international winery-proiezionidiborsa.it
Certainly there are many and different experiences to do even in the low season. There are some destinations even abroad that are simply delightful, and also inexpensive to reach in winter. And in any case, traveling and discovering new horizons is always stimulating. As the many expatriates who have recently chosen Valencia as the best city in the world to move to and live better are well aware.
