Chianni is a stunning town in the Pisa province of Tuscany that lies about 35 kilometres outside of Pisa city. It is a little Tuscan gem, tucked into a sea of grape vines, chestnut woods and olive trees. Overlooking the scenic Valdera Valley, Chianni is located close to other towns of interest such as San Gimignano, Volterra and Pisa. It’s a beautifully preserved 12th century town with quaint little streets, well-kept houses and welcoming townsfolk.
Renting a villa in Chianni is easy and offers tourists a beautiful area to explore during their time here.
Renting a villa in Chianni is easy and offers tourists a beautiful area to explore during their time here.
Chianni dates back to Etruscan times (800BC) when this site was once the foundation of a Lombard castle. In mid-November, a delicious Wild Boar festival takes place here, attracting tourists and neighbouring townsfolk to taste the wonderful food on show.
There are many shops and stalls open in Chianni all year around where you could gather a delicious lunch of cured wild boar meat, cheeses, olives, fresh bread and other treats to make up a wonderful picnic.
Then why not walk around the outskirts of Chianni and find a perfect spot on the grass to savour your feast as you admire the colourful scenery all around.
Chianni is also renowned for its green coloured Extra Virgin Olive Oil that simply flies off the shelfs of oil press mills here as soon as its produced around September and October.
There are many shops and stalls open in Chianni all year around where you could gather a delicious lunch of cured wild boar meat, cheeses, olives, fresh bread and other treats to make up a wonderful picnic.
Then why not walk around the outskirts of Chianni and find a perfect spot on the grass to savour your feast as you admire the colourful scenery all around.
Chianni is also renowned for its green coloured Extra Virgin Olive Oil that simply flies off the shelfs of oil press mills here as soon as its produced around September and October.
The new olive oil or ‘Olio Nuovo’ is absolutely delicious simply drizzled over some warm crusty bread and eaten as an appetiser.
If you’re in the mood for a food trail around the area of Chianni then be sure to stop off for a visit to the nearby town of Rivalto which hosts a tasty annual chestnut festival.
Throughout the year it sells freshly baked bread made with chestnut flour and other traditional dishes and snacks made with this wholesome nut.
Come to Chianni on your next vacation to Tuscany and get ready to savour some incredible flavours!
If you’re in the mood for a food trail around the area of Chianni then be sure to stop off for a visit to the nearby town of Rivalto which hosts a tasty annual chestnut festival.
Throughout the year it sells freshly baked bread made with chestnut flour and other traditional dishes and snacks made with this wholesome nut.
Come to Chianni on your next vacation to Tuscany and get ready to savour some incredible flavours!
Photo credits
picture 1: Lorenzo.antiga / CC BY 2.0;
picture 2: Mongolo1984 / CC BY-SA 4.0;
picture 1: Lorenzo.antiga / CC BY 2.0;
picture 2: Mongolo1984 / CC BY-SA 4.0;
