Wine Not? Let the festivals begin!
Ah, spring is here and the sun is shining. Time for the various spring and summer wine festivals to start. personal favorite is in the lovely town of Montespertoli in Tuscany. Its wines are not Chianti Classico but are a separate Chianti DOC (yummy!)
The festival starts the 24 of May and ends the 2nd of June so don’t miss out! Located in the main square, Piazza San Pietro in Mercato. The town of Montespertoli, in the center of the Chianti region, is situated high on a hill and thus features spectacular views of Florence and other Tuscan cities. Because Montespertoli is one of the wine capitals of Tuscany, it's the perfect place for a festival that features the best of the year's vintage. This year, the town will swarm with wine lovers and professional buyers alike for the 46th annual festival.
DIRECTION FROM FLORENCE AIRPORT "A. VESPUCCI" - DISTANCE BY CAR ABOUT 45 MINUTES.
Exit from the airport and take the direction to "A11" direction "Lucca" or "Pisa" and exit in Florence North and take motorway "A1" direction "Rome". In the motorway "A1", exit in "Firenze Signa". After the toll booth you need to turn right and follow for the highway "S.C.G. Fi-Pi-Li" direction "Pisa- Livorno" for about 15 km. At the highway exit "Ginestra Fiorentina", bear right and at the first roundabout and follow the sign "Montespertoli S.P.80" and at the next roundabout turn right towards Montespertoli (S.P.80). Go about 8 km until you come to the small village "Baccaiano". When the road ends, turn right again - direction Montespertoli.For more info: Florence Tourist Office Tel. (+39) 055-233-20