Quercegrossa
Welcome to Quercegrossa: the hamlet of the Sienese Chianti
If you are a lover of Tuscany and especially of Chianti Classico wine, the hamlet of Quercegrossa cannot be missed in your tour. Located along the Chiantigiana State Road 222, in the heart of the Sienese Chianti area, this small reality of the municipalities of Castelnuovo Berardenga and Monteriggioni, in the province of Siena, will amaze you with its beauty.
Let's discover the geography of Quercegrossa together
Before we dive into the history and monuments of Quercegrossa, let's take a "tour" of its physical geography. The hamlet is located in a medium-high seismic zone (zone 2) according to the PCM 3274 ordinance of 20/03/2003 of the municipality of Castelnuovo Berardenga. The climate is classified in zone D, with 2099 GR/G of atmospheric diffusivity, according to the climatic classification of Italian municipalities of Ibimet CNR 2002.
The history of Quercegrossa
The village of Quercegrossa has undergone many vicissitudes in its history. The oldest citation of this reality dates back to 1111: at the beginning of the 13th century, in fact, it played an important role in the defensive line of the Republic of Siena, when it was in conflict with the Republic of Florence. It was destroyed by the Florentines during the war of 1232 and immediately rebuilt as a stronghold of the Sienese borders. Today the village is divided into three parts: the original village, called "Quercia"; the more modern part, and the largest, which develops towards Siena; and Il Mulino di Quercegrossa, which is about 2 km from the hamlet towards Florence. The latter has become an agriturismo with a large outdoor swimming pool, also open to non-guests.
Monuments and places of interest in Quercegrossa
Despite being a small village, Quercegrossa has several monuments of interest. Among the religious architecture, one can admire the Church of Saints Giacomo and Niccolò, dating back to the 13th century and still used for religious functions, and the Church of Santa Maria, of which, however, there is no trace. A plaque dedicated to the fallen of the First and Second World War is also located in the hamlet. The panorama that can be seen from the original village of "Quercia" is a beautiful surprise. Moreover, the Church of Saints Giacomo and Niccolò overlooks directly the road to Siena and is easily reachable on foot.
The economy of Quercegrossa, between agriculture and services
In the territory of the hamlet, and in both municipalities to which it belongs, the renowned Chianti Classico wine, both in wine and oil version, is produced. In addition, among the services present, one cannot fail to mention the self-managed female participation toy library, which represents a very important project for the country.
Infrastructure and transport to visit Quercegrossa
The hamlet is well served by a bus line connecting it to Castellina Scalo and Siena. So, if you pass through the Sienese Chianti, do not miss the opportunity to visit Quercegrossa: a small pearl immersed in the colors and landscapes of Tuscany.
