On one of the characteristic entrance doors can be seen the coat of arms of the Vespucci family, which had several properties here, indicating the house where the famous Florentine navigator Amerigo Vespucci, discoverer of the new world later named America in his honour, apparently lived.
In March, not to be missed is the Sagra delle Fritelle: in fact, on the occasion of St. Joseph's Day, a small kiosk is set up in the small square in front of the entrance to the historic center of the village where traditional rice fritters are fried in a giant pan. There is no shortage of events throughout the year dedicated to Chianti Classico, where you can taste wines from local producers accompanied by the traditional flavors of Toscan cuisine. These include in May the wine event I vini del Castello, which has been held since 2003. Around the inner circuit of the walls, Chianti Classico producers are hosted, along with artisans and a gastronomic point.
