Castle of Verrazzano

The stone castle sits on a mountain ridge above the River Greve, surrounded by vineyards and featuring a central tower with underground passages.

Built during the Roman period, the castle belonged to the Verrazzano family until 1819 and was the birthplace of explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano in 1485.

The castle maintains traditional wine production methods in its ancient cellars, producing Chianti Classico wines from grapes grown in the estate vineyards.

Visitors can take guided tours of the castle and wine cellars from Monday to Sunday between 10:00 AM and 8:00 PM, with advance reservations required.

Three carved stones from the castle's ancient walls are incorporated into the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge monument in New York City.

Location: Greve in Chianti

Website: http://verrazzano.org/index2.php?c=castellogreve

GPS coordinates: 43.60160,11.28520

Latest update: March 3, 2025 23:04