Castello di Verrazzano
カステッロ・ディ・ヴェラッツァーノ
7th-century Chianti Classico estate, birthplace of navigator Verrazzano.
Castello di Verrazzano is a historic estate in Greve in Chianti, at the heart of the Chianti Classico zone, with a documented history of winegrowing dating back to a 1150 manuscript and castle ownership by the Verrazzano family from the 7th century. The estate is the birthplace of navigator Giovanni da Verrazzano, discoverer of New York Bay in 1524. Since 1958 the Cappellini family has owned and revitalized the property, completing a full organic conversion of the 52-hectare, Sangiovese-dominant vineyards (260-450m elevation, limestone soils) in 2014. Castello di Verrazzano is a founding member of the Consorzio Vino Chianti Classico and today combines wine production with agrotourism, a restaurant, historic cellars, and Renaissance gardens.
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Who Is This For?
For history-minded wine lovers seeking authentic, organically farmed Chianti Classico from one of the Consorzio's founding estates.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Castello di Verrazzano a founding member of the Chianti Classico Consortium?
- Yes. Castello di Verrazzano is one of the founding members of the Consorzio Vino Chianti Classico, reflecting its long-standing role in the region's winemaking tradition.
- What is the historical significance of Castello di Verrazzano?
- The castle has belonged to the Verrazzano family since the 7th century and is the birthplace of navigator Giovanni da Verrazzano, who discovered New York Bay in 1524. Vineyards on the estate are documented as far back as a 1150 manuscript.
- Are Castello di Verrazzano's vineyards organic?
- Yes. Under the Cappellini family, who have owned the estate since 1958, the 52-hectare vineyard was fully converted to organic farming in 2014.
- Where is Castello di Verrazzano located?
- The estate is in Greve in Chianti, Tuscany, in the heart of the Chianti Classico zone between Florence and Siena, with vineyards at 260-450 meters elevation on limestone-dominant soils.
- Do Castello di Verrazzano wines pair well with Japanese cuisine?
- Yes. Their Sangiovese-based Chianti Classico wines, with balanced acidity and refined tannins, pair well with dishes like grilled eel (unagi kabayaki) and soy-based sukiyaki.