
Chianti near Florence










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.
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.
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.
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)
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 |
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