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Impruneta sits in the Chianti hills south of Florence, famous for centuries of terracotta craftsmanship producing tiles and pottery used throughout Tuscany. The town combines artisan tradition with wine culture, surrounded by vineyards producing Chianti wines and workshops creating handmade terracotta using local clay. The historic center features a beautiful Renaissance basilica, lively markets, and family-run trattorias serving traditional Tuscan cuisine. Annual festivals celebrate both terracotta heritage and grape harvest, while the surrounding countryside offers quiet roads through vineyards, olive groves, and wooded hills. This authentic town provides insight into Tuscan craft traditions alongside wine and rural culture.
7 kmScenic mountain pass in Chianti region surrounded by vineyards.
8 kmCharming town in the Chianti hills near Florence with wine estates and olive groves.
8 kmVillage in Chianti wine region with family wineries and countryside views.
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16 kmHilltop village in Chianti Classico famous for butchers and excellent wine production.