Supermarket - There is a large hypercoop in Montevarchi, here you can buy everything. It is open Monday to Saturday from 9.00 to 21.00

Bank - There are several banks in Montevarchi, all banks are open in the mornings and some are open for about one hour in the afternoon. Almost all the banks have cash dispensers that accept Credit Cards.

Petrol - There are several petrol stations, they are open in the morning and afternoon, on Sundays they open on a rotational basis. Most petrol stations also have a self service machine, make sure you have 5, 10 or 20 Euro notes.

Taxi service - There is a taxi company in Montevarchi. The contact details are:
web: www.ninotaxi.com 
mobile: +39 335398127

Station - There is a station in Montevarchi with connections to all the main towns. For train information visit the Italian rail website www.trenitalia.com

Bicycle rental - To rent bikes in Montevarchi contact Chellini Enrico Maria, email  emchella@ats.it or phone +39 055 9789873

Chemist and Hospital - There is a hospital with emergency services in Montevarchi. There are also several chemists.

Gaiole in Chianti
Situated on the road ss408, from Siena to Montevarchi.
Gaiole in Chianti owes its development to its position in the valley where an important market for the local populations was centered around the year 1000.
Its name likely comes from "gaggiolo" used to indicate a large forest.

Gaiole history

After 1300 Gaiole became important not only as a market but as a tertiary city of the League of Chianti, Florence's administrative and political instrument.

Gaiole today

The area surrounding Gaiole can easily be divided up into outings featuring the abbeys and parish churches or the castles and hamlets.
The oil and the wine found in Gaiole in Chianti today are the jewels of its agriculture and local economy.

Places of interest

Castello di Brolio
The Brolio Castle is truly spectacular and was so even after its neo-gothic transformation that took place in the second half of the 19th century.
The history of the Brolio Castle begins in the latter part of the 12th century. Its name is tied to the family of the Ricasoli Firidolfi who took sides with Florence against Siena. The Castle was invaded by the Sienese in 1252.
The Castle was altered and transformed over the years before the definitive 19th century version realized by Baron Bettino Ricasoli. Today you can visit the interior, the neo-Gothic Saint Jacop's Chapel, the observation deck and the palace with its beautiful tapestries.

Gaiole was not only an important commercial centre, but it was also important to the clergy, this is evident by the many parish churches and abbeys.

Find your perfect Tuscany villa to rent near Gaiole in Chianti by clicking here.

Osteria di Rendola
Loc. Rendola
Tel: +39 0559707491
closed Wednesday

Canto del Maggio
Loc. La Penna, Terranuova B.ni
Tel: +39 0559705147
web: www.cantodelmaggio.com
closed Monday

Locanda Cuccuini
Loc. Aia, Cavriglia
Tel: +39 0559166419

Castellucci
Via Traquandi 12, Montevarchi
Tel: +39 055900199
closed Sunday

Osteria Pitena
Good for fish dishes.
Loc. Pancole, Cavriglia 
Tel: +39 055966016