The fine little medieval town of Suvereto lies in the Maremma area of southern Tuscany. The name comes from sughero, which in Italian means cork oak, and on arriving in the town you realise why.
The church of Our Lady in the Snow (Chiesa della Madonna della Neve) is among Lari’s oldest buildings. Its old medieval walls are still standing and the church can boast of works by Della Robbia. The mansions from the 18th and 19th centuries make the perfect backdrop for the old fortress.
Castiglioncello is a charming town along the Tuscan coast. It has a lively centre and small villas and bungalows built around its pinewoods. A feature of the town is the many green areas and the calm environment in the centre.
Chianti wine was incredibly popular especially in the years from 1870 to 1900, which led to the shabby copies from other districts. As long as the wine was poured in the classic fiasco bottle, it could pass as Chianti. In 1924 a group of wine producers from central Chianti formed a consortium, which took its name from the Lega de Chianti’s symbol – a black rooster.
