Castello di Uzzano

Castello di Uzzano is a fortress in Greve in Chianti built originally as a medieval structure and later redesigned with a Renaissance facade of white plaster and pietra serena columns. The main building incorporates the base of an older watch tower, and the property includes a formal 18th-century garden with a double staircase and statue-lined paths.

The fortress was built in medieval times and significantly reduced in 1269 when the Ghibellines removed towers and walls to diminish its defensive power. Reconstruction in the 14th century restored much of the structure that visitors see today.

The garden reflects 18th-century Italian design traditions with its symmetrical layout and decorative sculptures arranged to complement the buildings. Walking through it shows how local architecture extended beyond stone to shape the surrounding landscape.

The castle sits in the Chianti countryside and is best reached on foot from Greve in Chianti village. Early morning hours offer the best light for photographs and fewer visitors exploring the grounds.

The walls contain precisely arranged sandstone blocks that show the construction methods used in medieval fortifications. This careful stonework reveals how builders approached defensive structures with both function and durability in mind.