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The Chianti Classico Tuscan wine producing region is
located in the picturesque hill country between Florence and Siena, two of the
most important Renaissance cities in Tuscany. Situated in the confines
of this most important area is S. Polo in Chianti, a quaint village famous for its wine, olive
oil and last but not least for its indigenous irises - the symbol of
Florence - which, during the month of May, fill our valley with their deep
purple.
San Polo in
Chianti lies in the extreme north-eastern corner of Chianti, situated in a
small valley called Rubbiana. The actual name
Rubbiana may have been derived from the term "robbia",
a herb
found in our valley and characterised by red roots which were used for dying
wool and for tanning leather, two trades which have fueled the economy in
this area for centuries.
The earliest documentation
citing our area dates back to the XI century and refers to the
ceremonial San Minato parish and the more popular San Paolo a
Ema parish. San Minato, one of most important monuments to
visit in the area, bears an antique inscription dated 1077,
while San Paolo a Ema contains many precious works of art. It
is interesting to note that San Polo in Chianti takes its name
from the latter.
Our wine, Chianti
Classico-Gallo Nero, as well as our olive oil production, are
important points of interest. One of the great joys of visiting our valley
is being able to observe production and then taste and purchase many of these items
to take home.
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