13Oct 0 Castello di Verrazzano Posted By: Anna Maria Baldini Castles of Tuscany, Tuscan villas and their gardens, Tuscany travel guide Verrazzano CastleCastello di Verrazzano near Greve in Chianti Verrazzano 0394 The Castle of Verrazzano retains the designation “castello” (castle) but is in fact a Renaissance villa built around a mediaeval tower. The castle is famous as the seat of the family of Giovanni da Verrazzano, the navigator who discovered New York harbour. It is also a producer of some of excellent Chianti Classico wines. Vicchiomaggio offers wine tasting and from time to time musical and other events are held in its splendid roofed terrace. The pond of Castello di Verrazzano Worth a brief visit. More about Castello di Verrazzano. Click here for accommodations in Tuscany. Here are some similar topics: Vicchiomaggio The Castle of Vicchiomaggio is in fact a splendid Renaissance villa incorporating the remains of a very early, probably Lombard, castle. It is also a producer of some of the best Chianti Classico wines – indeed, some of the best… Read More » Uzzano Uzzano Castle is a fine Renaissance villa located on the outskirts of Greve in Chianti. Traces of the ancient castle may be discerned in the remains of a watch tower but the predominant form of the structure is now a… Read More » Tuscany Cooking Lessons If you are visiting Tuscany, don’t miss out on a chance to increase your experience of Italian cookery by having a personalised Tuscan cooking class at your vacation villa or agriturismo in Tuscany.… Read More » Brolio Castle Brolio Castle is a nineteenth century Gothic revival structure built on the foundations of an important fort originating in the 10 C. During Medici times, Brolio Castle was greatly modified with the addition of some of the first anti-cannon bastions… Read More » Lamole Lamole is a small village high up in the Chianti hills, accessed from a turnoff between Greve and Panzano. While Lamole is a charming little place in itself, the main reason for a visit is the beautiful drive up, passing… Read More »
