Hike & wine tasting in Greve in Chianti

The village of Greve in Chianti is today the largest town in the Chianti area. Its strategic position, in the heart of the Chianti Classico region and at the crossroads of three major pilgrimage routes - the Via Chiantigiana, the Via per il Valdarno, and the via per la Val di Pesa (Pesa valley) - has favored its development and its openness toward various business ventures. And it is no coincidence that the "Mercatale a Greve", that is, its reputation as a “marketplace,” has favored exchanges, encouraged meetings, and intrigued travelers far beyond its own geographical borders.

The hike will depart from piazza Matteotti, in the heart of the village, in the middle of which there is a large statue of Giovanni da Verrazzano, the famous Italian explorer born in Greve in 1485. Leaving the town behind, we will start hiking a narrow path, immersed in the characteristic landscape of the gentle hills of Chianti, enjoying a beautiful panorama of the village of Montefioralle. 

Step by step, hovering between echoes of the past and swaths of pristine nature, we will pass through dense forests of oak and chestnut trees, admiring the flora and fauna that bring to life the valley of Greve in Chianti. A final, short stretch through the woods will lead us inside a renowned winery, where we will visit the wine cellar, taste the wines, and discover how one of the most celebrated wines in the world is brought to life: the Chianti Classico.