Sig. Ballini
produces a Chianti Classico and two table wines, a red
and a white, which can be bought by measure, as well as a Vin Santo. He also produces small quantities of a wine, unique in Tuscany, composed
of 100% Cabernet Franc. Excellent olive oil is also available. |
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Wine and olive oil can be purchased directly from Sig. Ballini on
Wednesday and Saturday afternoons (2 pm to 7 pm) at his house next to the parish church of
San Cresci (map)
near Greve
in Chianti. |
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A visit to the
San Cresci farm provides an inside view of the traditional rural life of Chianti in one of
the most beautiful settings in the area.
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Traditional
wine-making equipment can be seen while tasting the excellent wines.
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