Nowadays famous as an area for wild boar hunting and for its walking trails across its landscape, during the Middle Ages Chianni was fought over by Volterra and Pisa, and then finally came under the dominion of Florence.

Every year in November, the town celebrates its wild boar hunting tradition with a fair where boar meat is stewed and served with its classic condiments, polenta and olives.

Around Chianni are oak and chestnut woods, as well as olive groves that deliver a deep coloured, fruity oil, with below 1% acidity level.

DA NON PERDERE:

- Wildboar Festival (November): every second and third weekend of Novemer.

- "Marrone" (chestnut) of Rivalto: The Marrone di Rivalto – the Rivalto chestnut – is a natural local speciality that plays a key role in Chianni’s gastronomy. Early mentions of this fruit in medieval documents testify its traditional and identifying impact on these hills. Its fame is increased by the fact it does not grow in great quantities. The defined organoleptic qualities of the Rivalto chestnut confirm its authenticity. Every year in October is held he local "Marrone of Rivalto" festival.

- "Ghiaccione" Waterfalls: the name "Ghiaccione" derives from the word "Ghiaccio (ice); once, in summer, the inhabitants of the area looking for refreshment used to swim in the cold waters of the stream.

To arrive at the waterfall you take the road from Chianni to Castellina Marittima. Then park the car near the River Carbonaia and continue on foot along a small path.

Nowadays famous as an area for wild boar hunting and for its walking trails across its landscape, during the Middle Ages Chianni was fought over by Volterra and Pisa, and then finally came under the dominion of Florence.

Every year in November, the town celebrates its wild boar hunting tradition with a fair where boar meat is stewed and served with its classic condiments, polenta and olives.

Around Chianni are oak and chestnut woods, as well as olive groves that deliver a deep coloured, fruity oil, with below 1% acidity level.

DA NON PERDERE:

- Wildboar Festival (November): every second and third weekend of Novemer.

- "Marrone" (chestnut) of Rivalto: The Marrone di Rivalto – the Rivalto chestnut – is a natural local speciality that plays a key role in Chianni’s gastronomy. Early mentions of this fruit in medieval documents testify its traditional and identifying impact on these hills. Its fame is increased by the fact it does not grow in great quantities. The defined organoleptic qualities of the Rivalto chestnut confirm its authenticity. Every year in October is held he local "Marrone of Rivalto" festival.

- "Ghiaccione" Waterfalls: the name "Ghiaccione" derives from the word "Ghiaccio (ice); once, in summer, the inhabitants of the area looking for refreshment used to swim in the cold waters of the stream.

To arrive at the waterfall you take the road from Chianni to Castellina Marittima. Then park the car near the River Carbonaia and continue on foot along a small path.

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