Why go
Greve gives a Chianti excursion a defined town centre rather than an abstract wine-region drive. Its secondary-road connections historically carried local produce to Florence and Figline, and its position in the Val di Greve makes it a natural northern anchor. Nearby Panzano adds the 10th-century Pieve di San Leolino, where medieval and Renaissance works provide a cultural counterpoint to the wine landscape.
What to look for
- Set Greve in the Val di Greve, the northern approach to the wider Chianti district.
- At nearby San Leolino, look for the 13th-century panel by Meliore di Jacopo.
- The church also holds works linked to Raffaellino del Garbo and Giovanni della Robbia.
Useful to know
- Use Greve as one stop in a wider Chianti excursion, then add Panzano or another nearby village.
- Check current transport options before relying on the historic road network for a car-free visit.