Greve in Chianti: Piazza, Wine and History
Greve Among Piazza, Art and Wine
Greve in Chianti combines a distinctive piazza with art, religious culture, wine and routes through the Tuscan countryside. The town market takes place every Saturday morning in Piazza Matteotti. Its triangular shape defines the townscape; the arcades house workshops, wine bars, as well as shops selling local handicrafts and regional food products. The Expo Chianti Classico also takes place here every year on the second weekend of September.
The “SEQUENZA” installation, made of bronze and local stone, is located near the town center at Viale da Verrazzano and the Chiantigiana SR 222. Three separate elements are arranged across a larger green area over a distance of about 60 meters. In Greve in Chianti, the “Lympha” artwork is contemplatively integrated into the surroundings of the Church of Santa Croce. The church houses a triptych by Bicci di Lorenzo depicting the Madonna and Child with Saints.
Monastery, Museum and a Landscape of Castles
The San Francesco Museum of Sacred Art is located in the historic San Francesco monastery, which was built in the 15th century. It preserves paintings, sculptures, liturgical vestments and sacred furnishings from the 13th to the 19th century. An archaeological section displays finds from archaeological investigations in the surrounding area. Thus, both sacred art and older evidence of the local past are central to Greve.
Castello di Uzzano retains parts of its original rectangular defensive wall and today has the appearance of a typical Renaissance villa. Castello di Verrazzano probably originated from a Roman settlement and has an Italian garden. In nearby Cintoia, Castello di Cintoia is one of the earliest documented castles in the Florentine area. The upper part is inaccessible because it is located in a private residence. In nearby Lucolena, the remains of Castello di Lucolena are integrated into the settlement of the same name.
The nearby Abbazia di Montescalari was built between 1038 and 1040. It served as a hospitium, that is, as accommodation and a resting place for travelers. In nearby Montefioralle, the castle still stands within its original defensive wall.
Exploring Chianti on Foot and by Bike
The “Anello di Montefioralle e Montegonzi” circular route begins and ends in Greve in Chianti and leads to the medieval village of Montefioralle. The “Cycling in the heart of Chianti Fiorentino” circuit leads through vineyards, olive groves, dense forests and landscapes characterized by cypress trees.
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Local Specialties in Greve
The Expo Chianti Classico includes tastings, including guided tastings. Chianti Classico DOCG is produced in Greve along the Strada del Vino e dell’Olio Chianti Classico. The local cuisine includes Mezzone, a sausage specialty made from pork, beef, spices, salt and pepper. Chianti Classico PDO olive oil is combined locally with soups, grilled meat, vegetables, as well as ribollita and panzanella.
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