Wine TrailsFlorentine Hills.
Many roads criss-cross the Florentine Hills and the Comuni within them: Bagno a Ripoli, Barberino V.E., Certaldo, Fiesole, Figline V.no, Lastra a Signa, Montelupo F.no, Montespertoli, Pelago, Pontassieve, Reggello, Rignano S.A., San Casciano, Scandicci and Tavernelle V.P. From four principle itineraries can be derived numerous lesser ones which often surprise with their unexpected pleasures and charms.

First Itinerary.
From Florence, after Scandicci, SP 98 crosses the wooded hill of Roveta as far as S. Vincenzo a Torri, then take SP 12 for Ginestra. After La Luna, you reach Lastra a Signa. Take SS 67 along the River Arno as far as Montelupo Fiorentino, from where SP 73 leads to Malmantile. Vineyards, hills, various arts and crafts, particularly of terracotta are the main attractions of this area.

Second Itinerary.
From Cerbaia SP 4 leads to Montagnana, where you should take the Via di Romita, passing through S. Quirico in Collina, San Pancrazio and Romita. Join the main road SS 2 and go as far as Tavernelle V.P. and Barberino V.E. The itinerary follows SP 49 in the direction of Marcialla, where SP 79 leads to Montespertoli, and then descends to Baccaiano. This road especially lets the visitor appreciate the gentle Florentine Hills with their vines, olive groves, cypresses, villas and castles.

Third Itinerary.
Leaving Florence in the direction of Galluzzo, at Tavarnuzze, after Certosa, you proceed on SP 69 for Impruneta, then head down SP 70 for Gersolè, coming back onto the original route again. Proceed to Grassina, Ponte a Ema and then on to Bagno a Ripoli. Then towards S. Donato in Collina where you take SP 89 as far as Bombone. Then turn off onto SP 90 as far as Rosano, returning eventually to Florence. After crossing the River Arno, SS 67 leads to Sieci, where you turn towards Molin del Piano, going up to Vetta le Croci. You return to Florence via the historic centre of Fiesole. This charming route is rich in vineyards, olive groves, cottage industries, and historical sites.

Fourth Itinerary.
Starting from Rignano sull'Arno, passing through S. Clemente, you reach S. Ellero, from which the road rises to Donnini, S. Donato and eventually Reggello. From here you head for Figline V.no, and then follow SP 16 in the direction of Ponte agli Stolli. Follow SS 69 as far as Incisa Valdarno, from which SP 1 takes you back to S. Donato in Collina, rejoining itinerary 3. This road lets you savour the delights of the Arno Valley from both sides - an area rich in traditional agricultural products and cottage industries.