The Castle of Verrazzano stands on a ridge above the River Greve, a few kilometres north of town. It has been a working wine estate since the fifteenth century, when the family who gave their name to a New York bridge lived here. Today it is one of the most historically significant Chianti Classico producers in the zone.
Visits are by appointment and typically include a guided tour of the estate, the cellars, and the medieval tower, followed by a tasting of the wines. The estate produces Chianti Classico, Chianti Classico Riserva, and a range of single-variety bottles. The setting — terraced vineyards dropping away from the castle to the river below — is dramatic.
Book online through the estate website. Day-visit tastings are available most days; longer lunches with a full tasting menu can also be arranged. The castle is about 4 km from Greve centre, accessible by car.