Greve in Chianti Wine Tour

The Municipality of Greve in Chianti is among the founding municipalities of the Wine Cities Association, which promotes knowledge and development of territories related to Chianti wine production, and the village of Greve in Chianti is now the largest center in the Chianti area. Its strategic location in the heart of theChianti Classico in the heart of the has made it the meeting point of three major pilgrimage routes since ancient times-the Via Chiantigiana, the route to the Valdarno and the route to the Val di Pesa-and has fostered its commercial development. It is no coincidence that the “mercatale in Greve,” that is, its connotation as a “market place,” has fostered exchanges, promoted encounters and intrigued travelers far beyond its geographical boundaries.

The hike will start from what is now Piazza Matteotti, the heart of the village of Greve in Chianti, in the center of which is the large statue of Giovanni da Verrazzano, a famous Italian navigator who was born in Greve in 1485. Leaving the village behind, we will begin to climb along a path, immersed in the landscape of the rolling Chianti hills, enjoying a beautiful view of the Borgo di Montefioralle. Step by step, poised between suggestions of the past and glimpses of unspoiled nature, we will cross dense forests of oak and chestnut trees to admire the flora and fauna that animate the beautiful valley of Greve in Chianti. A last short stretch of scrubland will finally lead us to a renowned winery, on the slopes of Chianti, located within the boundaries of the Chianti Classico production area. We will visit the winery and taste the wines and discover how one of the world’s most famous wines is made: Chianti Classico.