The origin of the name Chianti is very curious, because in some versions apparently derives from the Latin Clangor reminding the sound of hunting carried out in forests in the area was rich.
The hills of Chianti are a short mountain range (approximately 20 km) at the turn of the provinces of Florence, Siena and Arezzo, which mark the eastern border of the Chianti region with the Valdarno and Val di Chiana. The highest peak is Mount St. Michael (893 meters above sea level) in the town of Greve in Chianti in the province of Florence.
The remainder Chianti territory is mainly hilly and rather common in this area are part of the production area of Chianti, DOCG red wine, which is one of the best known Italian red wines and appreciated around the world