Essential Tuscany

Verrazzano

Chianti near Florence

castle exterior
castle aerial view
castle hallway
castle museum
dining room
aerial view
apartment entrance
apartment bedroom 1
bedroom 2
vin santo cellar

This Tuscan Castle is situated in the heart of the Chianti Classico area of Tuscany and was originally an Etrucscan then Roman settlement. Its high position over the Greve valley rewards its patrons with panoramic views of the vineyards that fan out to the edge of the surrounding woods. Now this splendidly restored castle and wine-producing estate can be enjoyed by all with noble taste.

Accommodation

Indoors

The recently restored complex are located nearby the wine-producing castle and offers country apartment for rentals. These charming accomodations are all in the same building with a common living room where you can lounge, relax and socialize. Adjoining the living room you can find a serene patio perfect for enjoying the evening breezes coming over the Tuscan hillsides.

Apartments

The castle offers two romantic Tuscan apartments with spacious king size master bedrooms as well as five charming double rooms all furnished in the rustic classical Tuscan-style, each one with their own private bathroom. On request two of the bedrooms have the possibility of adding a third bed.

Meridiana is a Tuscan apartment ideal for couples and honeymoon couples. This romantic suite consists of 1 bedroom, 1 bath, a kitchen, and private balcony for sunsets in solitude.

Vigna Clara is a lovely two-story spacious apartment ideal for families or friends. This comfortable apartment is composed of two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen and private balcony.

Outdoors

The wine estate produces a variety of Chianti Classico red wines, Tuscan extra-virgin olive oil and boasts several guided tours of the historical functioning cellars. Surrounding the cellars are late-Renaissance gardens over looking the surrounding vineyards and olive groves.

Location

The Castello di Verrazzano is located outside of Greve in Chianti, which is the main market town for the Chianti Classico wine region of Tuscany and is home to Chianti's largest wine fair, held every September. The beautiful church of Santa Croce houses beautiful paintings from the school of Fra Angelico and is lcoated atop the main piazza, Piazza Matteotti.

Drink in the countryside on our Wine Tasting in Chianti Tour and see what all the fuss is really about.

Nearest village: Greve in Chianti (5 km)

Nearest beach: Pisa (130 km)

Terms and Conditions

Terms & Conditions

Transportation

Use of a rental car is essential.

Type Location Distance
Nearest airport Florence 50 km
Second airport Pisa 130 km
Nearest rail Florence 50 km
Second station 0 km
Nearest ferry port Livorno 90 km
Booking request
Property ID
CF0005
Type
Castles
Location
Greve in Chianti
Rating

4 stars

Property Features

Catering
breakfast
m2
255
Max guests
21
Bedrooms
10
Bathrooms
10
Pool
yes
Garden
yes
Parking
yes
Pets allowed
yes
Rental car
essential

Main Features

  • Breath taking view
  • Perfect for honeymoon
  • Wine producing estate
  • Olive oil producing estate
  • Restaurant

Amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Fridge
  • Kettle
  • Iron

Property exterior

  • Private garden
  • Balcony
  • Parking space

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