Strada Statale 222 Chiantigiana

Welcome to the Strada Regionale 222, more famously known as the Chiantigiana. We are embarking on what is widely acclaimed as one of the most scenic drives in Italy, a winding asphalt ribbon that connects the Renaissance splendor…

As we leave the southern outskirts of Florence, the urban density quickly gives way to the first rolling hills of the Chianti region. The air begins to clear, and the sound of the city is replaced by the rhythmic hum of travel…

Continuing south, we arrive at Greve in Chianti, often considered the gateway to the wine region. Greve is a vibrant small town, famous for its triangular-shaped main square, Piazza Matteotti, which has served as a market hub for…

As the Chiantigiana climbs higher into the hills south of Greve, we enter the true heart of the Chianti Classico zone. This is where the 'Emerald Road' lives up to its name, with dense forests alternating with perfectly manicured…

The road brings us next to Panzano in Chianti, a village that offers one of the most stunning views in the region: the 'Conca d'Oro' or Golden Shell. This is a natural amphitheater of vineyards that slopes down from the village,…

Further south, the Chiantigiana reaches Castellina in Chianti, a town that boasts both medieval and ancient Etruscan roots. Castellina was a crucial stronghold for Florence, and its massive fortress, the Rocca, still dominates…

The final stretch of the Chiantigiana before it reaches Siena offers some of the most expansive and 'scenic' vistas of the entire journey. The road descends from the higher Chianti hills into a more open landscape of rolling…

Our journey along the Strada Regionale 222, the legendary Chiantigiana, comes to a close as we reach the outskirts of Siena. We have traversed a landscape that is both a productive agricultural engine and a world-class work of…