Chianti is in the Tuscany region of Italy, in the specific geographical area located between the provinces of Florence and Siena.The whole landscape is marked by the beautiful hills of Chianti, a small mountain range that divides the territory from neighboring Val di Chiana and Arno Valley.

Chianti is one of the top wine producing areas in Italy and its name comes from the red wine produced, the Chianti Classico DOCG.

Tourists travel to Chianti for the wine, history, and natural beauty. There are many wineries that you can tour and taste. Chianti also prides itself with all of it's olive groves and you can buy freshly made olive oil direct from the makers.

The Chianti countryside is a way to take in the beauty of the Italian wine area without any crowds of large cities.

The spectacular Fonterutoli hamlet, in the heart of the Chianti Classico region, is located 12 km North of Siena, 48 km South of Florence and 5 km from Castellina in Chianti, along the old Roman road called "Chiantigiana".

Here, the Marquis Mazzei family, owner of Castello di Fonterutoli since 1435, has devoted itself to winemaking for 24 generations, producing renowned wines, appreciated by wine lovers all over the world.

The splendid family villa, built at the end of the 1500s, is surrounded by 120 hectares of vineyards that are the basis of the top-quality wine production. Farms produce aromatic Chianti wines of evocative power, young in their robustness. We are talking about Castello di Fonterutoli that is a Sangiovese refined by the modest presence of Cabernet Sauvignon; Fonterutoli with minimal additions of Malvasia Nera, Colorino and Merlot; the highly original and sought-after Siepi and Poggio alla Biodola, a versatile wine enhanced by an altitude of more than 500 metres.

The villa, located on the main square next to the ancient church, is surrounded by the charming village apartaments, magnificently restored.

The Marchesa herself has furnished each apartment with a delightful Tuscan country-house elegance, using the paintings and antiques of the family.

Whether it's a romantic trip for 2, a family trip or a large group, everyone can appreciate and enjoy the rich history, culture, and natural beauty Chianti has to offer. There are rooms for small to large groups, some having 7 beds to offer.

A legend says that at the time of the wars between Siena and Florence for possession of the land of Chianti, the two municipalities decided to resolve the question with a speed race between two riders. They had to leave from their city to the singing of the rooster.

The Florentines chose a little black rooster, skinny and starved, who crowed constantly out of hunger. The morning of the race, this rooster crowed long before dawn, which permitted the Florentine rider to start out with a great advantage and to cover far more distance before meeting his opposite number The meeting between the two knights happened to Fonterutoli, here were signed peace treaties, and Chianti went to the Republic Fiorentina.

The black rooster became symbol of the territory and of the consortium of major producers of wines.

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