Panzano in Chianti a small village in the heart of the
Chianti Classico region famous for its vineyards, olive trees and beautiful rolling hills. Strategic point for visiting the whole of Tuscany: Florence, Siena, San Gimignano, Lucca, Pisa and Arezzo can all be visited in a day’s trip.
At
Panzano in Chianti, it is possible to stay in agriturismos, bed & breakfasts, rooms for rent and holiday homes.
Perfect for exploring the
countryside, either by car, bicycle or on foot. Enjoy the beautiful views of the famous hills full of olive trees and vineyards. Go looking for wild mushrooms in the woods. Taste the
regional specialties: bistecca alla fiorentina, bruschetta, crostini, pappardelle sulla lepre, arista, pappa al pomodoro and of course the famous Chianti
wine. Visit the wineries and the famous shops of the butcher Dario Cecchini or the shoemaker Carlo Fagiani.
Sights to see in Panzano: the church of Santa Maria Assunta, the castle, the parish church of San Leolino, the oratory of Saint Eufrosino.
Important dates: small market every Sunday, large artisan market every first Sunday of the month, “Vino al Vino” wine tasting every third weekend of September, “Festa della Stagion Bona” on 25th April (national holiday) with historical parade and entertainment, townfair on 16th August.
