Joelle
(UK)
Shopping in Castellina
Sabrina's Alimentari or grocery store in Castellina in Chianti is typical of the Chianti area.
Sabrina stocks almost everything you could need during your stay in the Chianti, there is a friendly atmosphere and more often than not you are asked to taste from the provisions counter before you buy.
Sabrina stocks a large selection of wine from the local area at reasonable prices and if you fancy a sandwich at lunch time Sabrina's are second to none!
Sabrina's shops usual hours 07.30 to 19.30. In the winter it is closed at lunchtime.
Closed Sunday & Monday
Sabrina stocks almost everything you could need during your stay in the Chianti, there is a friendly atmosphere and more often than not you are asked to taste from the provisions counter before you buy.
Sabrina stocks a large selection of wine from the local area at reasonable prices and if you fancy a sandwich at lunch time Sabrina's are second to none!
Sabrina's shops usual hours 07.30 to 19.30. In the winter it is closed at lunchtime.
Closed Sunday & Monday
Butcher - Macelleria Stiacchini
Castellina has it's own typical Italian butchery. Here you can obtain excellent meat. If what you are looking for is not in the display just ask for it, Riccardo, the butcher, will be happy to get it for you from his fridges. Also to one side of the butchery there is a wonderful selection of cold Tuscan meats made by Riccardo. It is an excellent place to get a good sandwhich.
An item prepared by Riccardo and not to be missed are the truffle sausages. Riccardo is also happy to give you some suggestions for cooking the meat you have selected.
The butchery is found in
Via Ferruccio 33, Castellina
tel: +39 0577 740558
web: www.macelleriastiaccini.it
Castellina has it's own typical Italian butchery. Here you can obtain excellent meat. If what you are looking for is not in the display just ask for it, Riccardo, the butcher, will be happy to get it for you from his fridges. Also to one side of the butchery there is a wonderful selection of cold Tuscan meats made by Riccardo. It is an excellent place to get a good sandwhich.
An item prepared by Riccardo and not to be missed are the truffle sausages. Riccardo is also happy to give you some suggestions for cooking the meat you have selected.
The butchery is found in
Via Ferruccio 33, Castellina
tel: +39 0577 740558
web: www.macelleriastiaccini.it
Supermarket - There is a Coop supermarket usual hours 08.00 to 13.00 & 16.00 to 19.00
Closed Wednesday and Sunday all day
Chemist - The nearest chemist is in Castellina and is open 09.00-13.00 and 16.30-20.00 ph 0577 740208.
Petrol - There is a Shell Station out of town that operates a 24 hour machine service, you will need a 20 or 50 Euro note when they are closed. Open Monday to Saturday 07.30/12.30 and 15.30/19.30
Market - There is a small market in Castellina on Saturday morning.
Banks - There are 3 banks in Castellina with cash dispensers that accept Credit Cards.
Closed Wednesday and Sunday all day
Chemist - The nearest chemist is in Castellina and is open 09.00-13.00 and 16.30-20.00 ph 0577 740208.
Petrol - There is a Shell Station out of town that operates a 24 hour machine service, you will need a 20 or 50 Euro note when they are closed. Open Monday to Saturday 07.30/12.30 and 15.30/19.30
Market - There is a small market in Castellina on Saturday morning.
Banks - There are 3 banks in Castellina with cash dispensers that accept Credit Cards.
Laundromat
Located at Via Trento e Trieste 13, Castellina is the laundromat Lavanderia Chiantigiana.
It is open from 8.00 to 13.00 and from 16.30 to 20.00 weekdays only.
Tel: +39 0577 740304
Mass
There is a church in Castellina.
There is a Mass on Saturday evening at 18.00 and on Sunday at 08.00, 11.00 & 18.00
There is a church in Castellina.
There is a Mass on Saturday evening at 18.00 and on Sunday at 08.00, 11.00 & 18.00
Castellina tourist office
tel: +39 0577 741392
email: info@essenceoftuscany.it
They can help you organise tours, bicycle hire and provide information about the area.
tel: +39 0577 741392
email: info@essenceoftuscany.it
They can help you organise tours, bicycle hire and provide information about the area.
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