Chianti is at its most breath-taking in September, as the vines grow heavy with grapes and the leaves turn to golden and russet hues. The rolling green hills and lush valleys are always a sight to behold, a distinctly lovely wonder that has made the landscape of Tuscany famous, and when the endless vineyards of the region are ready to be harvested this beauty is only more impressive and striking still. So, if you are a wine-lover who has always wanted to head out on adventures, sampling the incredible wines of Tuscany and exploring her gorgeous landscape and pretty towns, then we think you should book a escape in Chianti this September!
There are hundreds of wineries that you can visit on holiday in Chianti, places where you can tour the grounds, learn all about the wine-making process, enjoy a guided tasting of some wines, purchase and send some wines home ahead of you, and maybe even have a meal of other products made on the farm and in the area. Many of the wineries in Chianti do also produce other goods and foods and some boast full restaurants, meaning that there are proper culinary experiences to be had in the picturesque surroundings of a vineyard in addition to tasting their wines. Nothing can compare to trying a Chianti wine surrounded by Chianti scenery!
In addition to the wineries themselves, the Chianti region is dotted by some of the most charming and prettiest villages and towns in Tuscany, which is saying something! These lovely villages and towns have picture-perfect historic centres that are a dream if you’re planning on spending a vacation in Chianti, wandering about, sitting out in piazze to enjoy meals al fresco and watch people go by, visiting renowned wine shops and bars, stocking up on some vintages to savour in your villa in Tuscany, and generally living la dolce vita.
Greve in Chianti, one of the bigger towns in Chianti, is located just 31km from Florence and boasts an especially charming central square around which much of the life of the town revolves as well as a museum that is entirely dedicated to wine. Another gem in the region is Radda in Chianti, a classic Tuscan hilltop town with a preserved medieval layout and amazing, sweeping views over the beautiful surrounding vineyards and landscape. San Casciano in Val di Pesa, meanwhile, is one of the largest of the Chianti towns by population and is just on the doorstep of Florence – making it ideal for those who have booked a luxury villa in Florence and want to plan a day trip to the Chianti region – but is not overrun by tourists and remains steeped in authenticity.
Finally, in addition to the visits to towns and wineries that you can enjoy in Chianti during the harvest season, there are various festivals that are dedicated to wine and that take place at this time of the year. In fact, most towns have some sort of event or celebration or festival and, while not all of them do take place in September or autumn, many do mark the harvest season. For example, Rufina has the Bacco Artigiano and Impruneta has its Grape Festival, to name two of the most popular and most highly anticipated events. Furthermore, many wineries themselves have their own special events to mark the harvest season – from concerts, to special tastings, to family days, and more.
So, if you have been dreaming of an escape in Chianti and you are browsing our vacation rentals in Tuscany, we recommend coming in September for the harvests, the excitement, and, of course, for the delicious wine!
