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Welcome to Tuscany: The Chianti
It's not just a wine, it's a district! Chianti is actually a hilly section of Tuscany stretching from Florence to Siena, encompassing many villages, all profiled here, complete with where to stay and what to see. Salud!
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Chianti Net
The "short way to Chianti" is long on historical information, local artists, and cyber-sommelier lessons--including a vino dictionary and a guide to winetasting. The trick is to swish and THEN spit.
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Chianti News
Extra! Extra! Read all about this popular Tuscan tourist stop, its history, wineries, traditional dishes, and unusual activities. They're not just stomping grapes here, this is horseback riding, sailing, and ballooning country.
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Greve in Chianti
Wild orchids, the gorgeous Castello di Montefioralle, and the Romanesque church of San Cresci... these are just of the few breathtaking attractions in Greve. You'll get a taste of these on this clunky web site, whose content far outdoes its design. Find businesses. gaze at photos, learn about attractions, and more.
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Chianti OnLine
The home of the famous wines (but not fava beans), this area is known for medieval magnificence and renowned hospitality. This basic site links to Web sites specializing in the wine, olive oil, and ceramics, as well as hotels, restaurants, and tourist guides.
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Impruneta
It's not actually in Chianti, but Impruneta is right outside, "within the pine woods" (as is the translation of its name). Sort through this site's links on dates, farm stays, artists, walking and biking, and things to see and do.
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Panzano in Chianti
Park yourself in Panzano, but first find the few bits of information offered here. Just a few facts nestled in sections on "Things to do and see," "Artists and artisans," and "Important Holidays." Other topics hint of more info, but are still under construction.
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