Castello di Montefioralle

The small village of Montefioralle is one of the best-preserved and most interesting mediaeval fortified villages in Chianti, indeed in the whole of Tuscany. It has a double circuit of walls with the original mediaeval houses filling the space between them. One of these houses was the country house of the family of Amerigo Vespucci (look for the V and wasp ('vespa') carved into the door lintel. The upper level of Montefioralle preserves some of the castle keep, the remainder being incorporated into the church which is open on Sunday mornings and contains a number of good paintings. Within Montefioralle there is a restaurant, the Taverna del Guerrino, and a local Chianti Classico wine outlet. Montefioralle is effectively car-free, making it an ideal place for children who will in any case be enthusiastic explorers of the lanes and portals. There are some seven entries into Montefioralle and a number of tower houses.

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Casa Forese vacation rental - apartment for 2 adults and 1 or 2 children in a recently restored house at the foot of the walls of Montefioralle. Large, enclosed garden, excellent location and very reasonable price. More about Casa Forese vacation apartment to rent.

Wine tasting in Montefioralle.

"Azienda Agricola La Fonte" is a small winery located beneath the walls of Montefioralle. Tastings and purchase of La Fonte's wines are available at their sales point within 5 minutes walk of Montefioralle. La Fonte makes two IGT red wines, a Chianti Classico and a Vin Santo. More about La Fonte winetasting at Montefioralle.