18Oct 0 Uzzano Posted By: Anna Maria Baldini Chianti, Italy, Sights of Chianti, Tuscan villas and their gardens, Tuscany travel guide UzzanoCastello di Verrazzano near Greve in Chianti Castello di Uzzano at Greve in Chianti 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 large 17 C villa with an excellent italianate garden restored in the 18 C. The wines now sold under the label “Castello di Uzzano” are produced from grapes grown on the former property of the villa, now separately owned. More about Castello di Uzzano. 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 » Castello di Verrazzano 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… 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 » 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 » Vignamaggio Villa Vignamaggio is located on the road to Lamole from Greve andPanzano. As it stands today, it is a splendid Renaissance villa rebuilt during the 15 C and the 16 C by the Gherardi family and showing a clear influence… Read More »
