Greve, Chianto Classico, Tuscany - Surrounded by vineyards, the town of Greve in Chianti was founded between the 13th and 14th centuries and is named for the Greve river which flows through it. Evidence has been discovered here that indicates civilization long before the Etruscans.
Castellina in Chianti, Chianto Classico, Tuscany - Castellina in Chianti is a comune (municipality) of c. 2,800 inhabitants in the province of Siena, in the Italian region Tuscany, located about 35 km south of Florence and about 15 km northwest of Siena. It is part of the Chianti Hills, between the valleys of the Arbia, Pesa and Elsa rivers.
Castellina in Chianti, Chianto Classico, Tuscany - the medieval village of Castellina in Chianti is surrounded by vineyards and olive orchards. The first settlements in the area were from the Etruscan age. After being devastated by Gaulish invasions, the town became a strong fortress in the 15th century.
