When I want go to Chianti I always stop in Vertine, a small castle near Gaiole in Chianti. It is surrounded by vineyards and olive groves and its really beautiful. A bit of history The first time the castle was included in a document was in 1013 and then again 1049 when it was attributed to Pietro di Pietro. Then in 1203 the castle became property of the famous Ricasoli family, that owned it since modern times. During the 17th…
