Holiday apartment in Monti: Chianti culture and wine country

Monti in Chianti combines wine country, Roman traces and historic destinations with a cycling loop through the Chianti area. Castello di Cacchiano was built by the Ricasoli family in the 10th century on the remains of an earlier Roman settlement. In Monti, winegrowing, the Roman past and active pursuits thus come together.

Roman Traces and Historic Places

Inside the Pieve di San Marcellino, six Roman columns and two capitals have been reused. A Roman villa near the Pieve di San Marcellino in Monti in Chianti is regarded as evidence of imperial estates and of the role of the Chianti area in the economy and society of the Roman world. The Museo alle Origini del Chianti displays marble from the Roman villa of Monti in Chianti. For culture enthusiasts, this brings together tangible architectural evidence, a villa and a museum object connected with the area’s Roman history.

Winegrowing and the Landscape Around Monti

The estate of Castello di Cacchiano in Monti in Chianti covers 200 hectares of fields, forests and olive groves, including 36 hectares of vineyards. The vineyards of Castello di Cacchiano are located on the high plateau of Monti in Chianti at elevations of 340 to 490 metres above sea level and are predominantly south-facing. The vineyard area is therefore part of a larger, varied landscape.

The Monti in Chianti area is suitable for producing red wines and traditional Vin Santo. At Castello di Cacchiano, wine tastings are offered in the old prison; reservations are required. The historic tasting venue gives the wine theme a tangible setting.

Cycling Loop and Sporting Opportunities

The cycling tour “Alla scoperta dei Monti del Chianti” is classified as a circular route of moderate difficulty. It passes Castello di Brolio and Cacchiano before returning to Monti. For planning a day out, the moderate difficulty provides a clear indication of the sporting challenge, while the return to Monti completes the route as a closed loop.

At the sports facility in Monti in Chianti, the tennis and volleyball court can be used by anyone after making a reservation in advance and paying the applicable usage fee. Alongside the cycling loop, this provides another specific sporting opportunity in the village.

Castle, Park, Mountains and Palaces

The area around Monti also contains Castle of Brolio, a castle, and the Chianti Sculpture Park, a park. Monte Luco, Poggio Cavallari and Monte Querciabella are also located around Monti; all three are mountains. Castello di Meleto is a castle in the area around Monti. Bandini Piccolomini Palace and Palazzo Spanocchi, both palaces, are also located there.

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