Leonardo da Vinci's Vineyard, Renaissance vineyard museum in Corso Magenta, Milan, Italy.
Leonardo da Vinci's Vineyard is a museum garden with grapevines located on the grounds of Casa degli Atellani on Corso Magenta. The site spans roughly one hectare and grows mainly Malvasia di Candia Aromatica grapes, alongside historical exhibits that document the property and its past.
The vineyard was given to Leonardo da Vinci in 1498 by Duke Ludovico Sforza while the artist worked on The Last Supper at nearby Santa Maria delle Grazie. This gift reflected the close ties between art, power, and daily life during the Italian Renaissance.
The name connects to Leonardo's relationship with nature and Renaissance farming practices. Today visitors see grapevines planted according to historical records, showing how artists of that era also engaged with agricultural knowledge.
Visitors can join guided tours through the vineyard and exhibits that offer insight into Renaissance farming practices. It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes since the ground can be uneven and access passes through garden areas.
The grapevines growing today were replanted in 2015 based on DNA analysis of roots discovered during archaeological digs at the site. This scientific work made it possible to restore the exact variety that Leonardo likely cultivated centuries ago.
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