Relais della Rovere is located in the heart of Chianti area,    in "Località LA BADIA" near Colle Val d'Elsa where you can  simply lose yourself  in the nearby countryside to discover the eternal attraction of the abbeys lost amidst the olive trees.
The chianti area  runs through a north/south axis from Florence down to Siena, and is the famous land of the most well known of all Italian wines and of vineyards and hilltop towns, with Greve, Radda and Castellina forming a triangle. Greve, for example  is home to Chianti's largest wine fair, held every September. The small village, named after the nearby river, expanded considerably during the 14th & 15th centuries, and, after the unification of Italy, became the most important centre of the valley. There tourists will find a wine shop around every corner, to test and enjoy the best wines of the region.  Castellina  is another interesting  hilltop town to visit, with its remains of the flowing wars between Florence and Siena, like the Via delle Volte, a covered gallery that was once part of the town fortifications and the old fort, in the central square.
Radda, to the east of the Chiantigiana route, located in  the Monti del Chianti, that was once the seat of the mediaeval Lega di Chianti, has retained more of its ancient character than most towns and villages of the area.
Moreover,  Della Rovere is so near  Florence that you can visit  its museums and architectural masterpieces, and get right back to sleep in the relais.