Alberese
Alberese

Alberese is the stone used in construction in the Chianti Classico area, in particular it is used for cornerstones and curbstones; it is compact, varied in size, and remains unaffected by weather conditions. It is massively resistant to processing and damages machinery, making it difficult to break up terrain for new structures. It is found in the macrozones of Casi, San Piero, Castello and Poggiarso