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Chianti Road

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In short: Chianti Road is a 71 km food road trip in Italy, typically driven over 1–2 days, best in April – November. Highlights: Florence, Greve in Chianti, Panzano in Chianti.

Distance
71 km
Duration
1–2 days
Best Season
April – November
IconicEasyFoodEV-friendly

Toscana simply doesn't get more bella than the SR222 through Chianti country, linking two great medieval cities through gently rolling countryside striped with cypress trees, olive groves, and vines. Most photogenic during the late springtime eruption of poppies and wildflowers; stop at every enoteca for Chianti Classico, a sangiovese-dominated drop that tastes like the landscape.

Practical notes
The SR222 is paved and straightforward, but it narrows through villages and has plenty of bends, climbs, and slower farm traffic. In harvest season expect tractors, parked cars, and crowded winery access roads; a small car makes parking and passing easier, especially on weekends and around Greve and Radda.
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Stops along the route

Florence — Departure — Chianti Road — Italy
Departure
Florence
The Uffizi, Brunelleschi's dome, Michelangelo's David, and the Ponte Vecchio before heading south on the SR222 into Chianti wine country.
Hotels
Greve in Chianti — City — Chianti Road — Italy
City
Greve in Chianti
The informal capital of Chianti, centred on a triangular arcaded piazza. The Saturday market and Enoteca Falorni cover every local producer.
Hotels
Radda in Chianti — City — Chianti Road — Italy
City
Radda in Chianti
A walled medieval village with panoramic Chianti views and a 15th-century Palazzo del Podestà covered in coats of arms. Vineyards peak in October colour.
Hotels
Castellina in Chianti — City — Chianti Road — Italy
City
Castellina in Chianti
A Florentine ridge fortress with a Rocca keep and the Via delle Volte, a vaulted medieval lane tunnelled through the rock beneath the town walls.
Hotels
Siena — Arrival — Chianti Road — Italy
Arrival
Siena
The Gothic Duomo and the Piazza del Campo, one of the world's great medieval squares, where the Palio horse race convulses the city twice a year.
Hotels

Things to Do

Montefioralle — Historic Site — Chianti Road — Italy
Historic Site
Montefioralle
Visit this small fortified village near Greve, known for its medieval charm and the Vespucci family home.
Pieve di San Cresci — Historic Site — Chianti Road — Italy
Historic Site
Pieve di San Cresci
Explore this hidden Romanesque church near Greve, featuring a narthexed façade and mullioned windows.
Museo di Arte Sacra di San Francesco — Museum — Chianti Road — Italy
Museum
Museo di Arte Sacra di San Francesco
Admire sacred art, including a 14th-century Annunciation, in this museum set in a former hospital in Greve.

Where to Eat

Panzano in Chianti — Food & Drink — Chianti Road — Italy
Food & Drink
Panzano in Chianti
Butcher Dario Cecchini has made this hilltop village world-famous. His Officina della Bistecca serves Florentine T-bone at communal tables to devoted pilgrims.
Antica Macelleria Cecchini — Traditional Florentine Meat — Chianti Road — Italy
Traditional Florentine Meat
Antica Macelleria Cecchini
Experience communal feasts with various beef preparations at this renowned butcher shop in Panzano.
Il Vescovino — Italian, Mediterranean — Chianti Road — Italy
Italian, Mediterranean
Il Vescovino
Enjoy Tuscan dishes with a Brazilian flair on a terrace offering incredible views in Panzano.
Ristorante Oltre Il Giardino — Italian — Chianti Road — Italy
Italian
Ristorante Oltre Il Giardino
Savor authentic Italian cuisine with delicious local wines on a terrace with amazing views in Panzano.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the Chianti Road drive?

The Chianti Road covers 71 km from start to finish.

How long does the Chianti Road take to drive?

Most travellers spend 1–2 days on the Chianti Road, depending on stops and pace.

When is the best time to drive the Chianti Road?

The recommended season for the Chianti Road is April – November.

Where does the Chianti Road start and end?

The Chianti Road runs from Florence to Siena.

What are the main stops on the Chianti Road?

The Chianti Road passes through Florence, Greve in Chianti, Panzano in Chianti.

Can I drive the Chianti Road in a regular car?

Yes — the Chianti Road is paved end-to-end and a regular car is fine in normal conditions.

Is the Chianti Road EV friendly?

Yes — the Chianti Road has charger coverage along the route and works as an EV road trip.

Is the Chianti Road safe to drive?

The SR222 is paved and straightforward, but it narrows through villages and has plenty of bends, climbs, and slower farm traffic. In harvest season expect tractors, parked cars, and crowded winery access roads; a small car makes parking and passing easier, especially on weekends and around Greve and Radda.

What scenic tier is the Chianti Road?

The Chianti Road is a iconic drive — Iconic road trips that anchor a region's reputation — postcard scenery, headline highways, and the routes most travellers want to drive.