The Casale dello Sparviero harmoniously set in the hills of Tuscany

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Chianti is a red Italian wine produced in Tuscany. The first definition of a wine-area called Chianti was made in 1716. The earliest documentation of a Chianti wine dates back to the thirteenth century when viticulture was known to flourish in the Chianti Mountains around Florence. Discover the most celebrated region of Tuscany. The vineyards of this area produce one of the best wines in the world: Chianti Classico. This Wine represents a major source of wealth for the Chianti area, no wonder then that this product has been particularly looked after and protected, in order to distinguish its quality from other wine productions. This is why a rigid legislation has been introduced to regulate the production of Classic Chianti. The first limit obviously regards the geographical area where the grape must grow. But not only the vineyards must be cultivated in the prescribed area: the whole process of wine-making, storage and bottling must take place inside the protected zone. The grape variety from which Chianti is produced is Sangiovese. The alcoholic strength must not exceed 12 %. In addition to this, there are other requirements that must be followed, regarding the average amount of dry product (24 g/l); the acidity rate (4,5 g/l), the colour (intense ruby red), the smell (fruity, with nuances of wildflowers, berries, cherries or plums) and taste (harmonious, dry, strong and with respectable tannin).

We drive on the glorious wine roads of Tuscany. We visit the farms and cellars and of-course taste the great Chianti wine. Here we visit Casale Dello Sparviero. Harmoniously set in the hills of Castellina in Chianti, in the Siena's Classico area, the estate is spread 380 hectares. The vineyards are set on the altitude of 250 metres and encircled by woods and self vegetation. The Casale dated back to XVI century. The building houses the wine cellars, where wine continues its precious evolution in large oak barrels for quality wine.

Denk je aan Toscana, dan zie je stadjes op heuveltoppen, wijngaarden omzoomd door cipressen zover het oog reikt. Liefhebbers weten dat je overal tussen die landerijen. wijnhuizen kunt vinden waar je ook nog eens kunt proeven... het idee alleen al doet je toch bijna het water in de mond lopen. Ook als je weer thuis bent en je neemt een slok van je meegebrachte wijn, ben je er in je gedachten weer helemaal: op dat zonovergoten terras in Castellina in Chianti of bij dat fantastische restaurant met die truffelgerechten in Monteriggioni. Zeg je wijn in Toscana, dan zeg je Chianti, een wijn die zich in de laatste 30 jaar tot Classico heeft ontwikkeld. Chianti is de bekendste en populairste van alle Italiaanse wijnen. De wijn wordt gemaakt van de alom aanwezige Sangiovese-druif, die graag veel zon heeft en goed bestand is tegen grote temperatuurschommelingen. De belangrijkste Chianti-zones worden gevormd door de streek Chianti Classico gelegen rond Castellina. Zoals met zoveel in Italia, is ook de wijnbouw begonnen in het zuiden, maar hebben de noorderlingen het later overgenomen. Na de Romeinse tijd kwam de zuidelijke wijnbouw in de versukkeling. De oudste ononderbroken wijntraditie. In de Renaissance kwam de productie weer helemaal terug en wel in...Toscana. Rijke handelaars en bankiers zoals de families Frescobaldi en Antinori namen druivenrassen mee uit Frankrijk en legden daarmee de basis voor het feit dat Toscana tegenwoordig de oudste onononderbroken wijntradities van Italië kent.

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    Rockin Robin, Dmitry Chastikov, vonderauvisuals, imagejoe, and 222 other people added this photo to their favorites.

  2. Rockin Robin (9 months ago | reply)

    oh Tuscany, Tuscany - I feel your beauty inviting me to come and visit, to come and totally experience your beauty.

  3. karen and mc (9 months ago | reply)

    Congratulations, I saw this wonderful photo in
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  4. imagejoe (9 months ago | reply)

    TEriffic !!!!!! FAV !!! JOE>

  5. Dutchroth (9 months ago | reply)

    prachtig

  6. Steve-h (9 months ago | reply)

    so beautiful....and a a lovely composition !

  7. Werner Schnell Images (2.stream) (9 months ago | reply)

    great again

  8. Akbar Sim (too busy) (9 months ago | reply)

    Prachtige avondlucht!

  9. Stevie Steve Steven (9 months ago | reply)

    Very nice, I need to go there.

  10. Stephan Neven (9 months ago | reply)

    Prachtig zeg! Onwijs mooi vastgelegd! Complimenten voor dit majesteuze shot!

    Gr. Stephan

  11. pvanhala (9 months ago | reply)

    Perfect Tuscany shot

  12. Pieter Musterd (9 months ago | reply)

    Wat een prachtige kleuren heb je weten te vangen.

  13. peggyhr (9 months ago | reply)

    Wat een prachtig avondsfeertje zeg, Ben!

    Ik wens je een fijne Dinsdag nog.

  14. JanvanSchijndel (9 months ago | reply)

    Wat een mooie warme sfeer, krijg zin in vakantie. Misschein wel 1 van de mooiste landschappen in de wereld. Die bomen blijven bijzonder!

  15. ☼Sol.Digital☼ [deleted] (9 months ago | reply)

    Wonderful work, my friend!

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  16. John Ibbotson (out and about) (9 months ago | reply)

    Nice capture !
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  17. LIGSGE (9 months ago | reply)

    bella sembra un dipinto

  18. Astrid Photography. (9 months ago | reply)

    Mooi die warme gloed over het landschap....!

    Gezien in De Doka

  19. Andrewsteeleuk (9 months ago | reply)

    beautiful

  20. JRodrigues. (9 months ago | reply)

    Beautiful!!!

  21. annelies_43 On & Off (9 months ago | reply)

    Prachtig! Wat een fantastische compositie en warm licht! Top plaat!

  22. Dirk Blij (9 months ago | reply)

    Beetje zwaar aangezet vind ik, maar wel mooi

  23. Noutyboy (9 months ago | reply)

    Schitterende kleuren!

  24. atsjebosma (9 months ago | reply)

    wat een plaatje, schitterende kleuren en landschap!!
    mooi die cypressenlaan!

  25. buteijn (9 months ago | reply)

    hoe weet je toch altijd de beste plekjes te vinden Ben??
    petje af hoor..

  26. mario dsn (345.000 views thank you ) (9 months ago | reply)

    Just beautiful capture, Ben !

  27. mario dsn (345.000 views thank you ) (9 months ago | reply)

    Nice capture !
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  28. wimzilver (9 months ago | reply)

    Werkelijk prachtige setting en mooie foto!
    gr. wim

    Gezien in De Doka

  29. sramses177 (9 months ago | reply)

    very well done

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  31. Ger Bosma (9 months ago | reply)

    mooi klassiek Toscaans zomerlandschap, lekkere retrokleuren, back to the 50s

    Gezien in De Doka

  32. The Dolly Mama (9 months ago | reply)

    This is sooooo beautiful..and you said it right...
    harmoniously!
    Lovely!!

  33. Frans.Sellies (off for a while) (9 months ago | reply)

    Prachtig!

  34. Peter Kok (9 months ago | reply)

    Mooi dat pad met de Pijnbomen

  35. Faddoush (9 months ago | reply)

    amazing!!!

  36. KaySeeArr (9 months ago | reply)

    A wonderfully composed & processed image!

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  37. Paul Beentjes (9 months ago | reply)

    Een perfecte compositie Ben. Je hebt de bomen uitzonderlijk goed benut. Dat rijtje op de heuvel is geweldig! Jammer dat de lucht net wat te rood en korrelig is.

  38. tonyzp (9 months ago | reply)

    Maravillosa foto!!!

  39. *katz (9 months ago | reply)

    Schitterend

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  43. Perry McKenna (9 months ago | reply)

    beautiful landscape and incredible colours.

  44. Pierre NATOLI (9 months ago | reply)

    Great worK

  45. Reografie (9 months ago | reply)

    Wow ben wat mooi.

  46. Ali:18 (9 months ago | reply)

    Nice capture !
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  47. agueda1959 (9 months ago | reply)

    !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  48. Claudio.Ar (9 months ago | reply)

    Magnificent light!!!!
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  49. Stevе (9 months ago | reply)

    beautiful, lucky to spend time there

  50. powerfocusfotografie (9 months ago | reply)

    Dat licht is echt indrukwekkend Ben!!

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    Nice capture !
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    A feast for my Eyes Award.
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