Sommelier's Finest Wine Tasting at Castello Vicchiomaggio
Sommelier's Finest Wine Tasting: Explore the Finest Wines from Chianti, Tuscany, with the Expertise of a Sommelier.
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The origins of Castello Vicchiomaggio, once named Vicchio of the Lombards, dates back roughly to 1400 as reported on some ancient preserved parchments.Its location on top of a hill overlooking the Val di Greve just 18 km from Florence and 38 from Siena has proved to be a very strategic position over the centuries. Castello Vicchiomaggio is built of solid stone, at the heart of which is the high embattled tower dating back to 1100. The castle is preserved by its defensive boundary walls. Thanks to careful and meticulous restoration, it is well-‐preserved and has been recognised as a national monument.In the middle Ages, Castello Vicchiomaggio demonstrated the crucial importance of its position by playing a vital role in the defence of Florence during conflicts with Siena.
Later it became an exclusive Renaissance Manor House and reached its maximum splendour. It was during this period that it was proposed to add the word ‘Maggio’ to the original name "Vicchio" in the memory of Maggiolate of Calendimaggio.In its long and glorious history, many celebrities stayed at the Castle, including Leonardo da Vinci and Francesco Redi.Leonardo da Vinci stayed at Castello Vicchiomaggio during the period in which he painted his masterpiece, the Monna Lisa. He drew a charming and impressive picture which can be found in his personal documents proving that he stayed here; Francesco Redi, an academician, composed his famous poem "Bacchus in Tuscany" here in 1865.
Castello Vicchiomaggio is also a well-known producer of internationally renowned wines. Wine has always been produced at the Castle and its owners, John and Paola Matta, dedicate their lives to preserving this centuries-old tradition.The estate covers 140 hectares, of which 34 are vineyards, 10 are olive trees and the rest is park.
Among the cultivated varieties: the most prominent vine is our Sangiovese, which is the fundamental grape for Chianti Classico, but there are also other indigenous grapes such as Canaiolo and Colorino, as well as two international varieties which are Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. The latter are in particular demand for the production of our famous IGT-certified red wines.
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Vicchiomaggio Castle, Via Vicchiomaggio, 4, Greve in Chianti, Florence 50027, Italy
Monday: 10:00 - 18:30
Tuesday: 10:00 - 18:30
Wednesday: 10:00 - 18:30
Thursday: 10:00 - 18:30
Friday: 10:00 - 18:30
Saturday: 10:00 - 18:30
Sunday: 10:00 - 18:30
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The history was interesting and the wine was very good. I was very impressed by the food, it was amazing.
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