Monaciano’s Lake in Chianti

The Lake in Monaciano is located near the borders of a forest and is surrounded by Chianti vineyards of the Tuscan hillside. The Tuscan forest surrounding the lake has become in recent years a protected oasis for a variety of fauna that once appeared to have abandoned the area.

The presence of a vast variety of animal species even for gaming (including falcons, hares, squirrels, deer, porcupines, wild boars, owls, pheasants, wild ducks) testify to the existence of an environment full of biodiversity which leads to a respect and care for the land and a path toward quality.

The Monaciano estate is continuously searching for the right equilibrium necessary between working the land and preserving Chianti’s natural landscape.

The Lake was built over forty years ago by means of a dam, a prime example of agricultural engineering and is now completely naturalized serving as the primary water source for the farm without having to use subterranean water while creating a protected oasis for birds and other animals of the area providing them with water, food and shelter.  

The Lake can be viewed from above by entering the forest near the farm house of Monacianello, where it can be reached by a brief walk.