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GAIOLE IN CHIANTI
Gaiole in Chianti is an ancient market town developed in
the Arbia valley, surrounded by sweet hills with olive trees and
vineyards. In the surroundings of the town there are two small fortified
villages. Spaltenna, where the Romanesque church of Santa Maria
from the XII century is preserved, and Vertine, an old village owned
by the Ricasoli family, which has preserved intact since its founding
in the 13th century.
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to Gaiole you should visit the Castello Meleto, a beautiful example
of a fortified farm from the XII century. It lies on a hill, protected
by two fortified towers and features halls with frescoes, loggias,
courtyards and a nice small theatre from the 18th century.
The Castello di Brolio is majestic and imposing which
was built around year 1000, but today only preserves the imitation
of the Gothic style wanted by the Baron Bettino Ricasoli in the 19th
century, It is the headquarter of one of the biggest farms in Chianti
and features the Capella di San Jacopo, with two polyptychs from the
14th century, and the crypt with the tombs of the Ricasoli family.
During the Middle Ages the Castello di Brolio was often in the centre
of the battles between Siena and Florence, and it was conquered by
these cities in 1533. The Ricasoli family owns the Castle since the
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