I would definitely return to this vineyard. They had a great tour and the wines they provided for…read moretasting varied from dry to not too dry as well as some very refreshing. I bought a bottle or red and white, Chianti. I also brough vinaigrette's day truffle oil. They had a wide range of souvenirs. Also purchased some yellow tomato paste and a mixture of small bottles olive oils as a gift.

Not sure why someone else left a negative review, but Greve was spectacular for a small, sleepy…read moretown. Yes, perhaps you may want stunning views or intricate history but this place feels like home. Within a day of being there, I felt like a member of this town instead of an annoying tourist. In the shoulder seasons it is really quiet and I would love to see it in the heart of summer with more people our in the square and more shops open. However, the hospitality was amazing and the square is visually beautiful.

I really don't know why tourists come here and why someone recommended this place. It's just a…read morerandom village. I've seen many much nicer than this one. Maybe because it's the centre of Chianti wine. But you can get great wine in any village in chianti.

This is a charming hilltop castle and winery in Tuscany that is open for tours. We came in the…read morewinter time and for seven euros, we were able to hike the property basically by ourselves and see a view of the surrounding valleys that made my heart stop! Included in that admission cost is one free tasting of the Chianti that they make on the property, which is lovely! I was very glad we stopped here and would recommend it to anyone.

We went here yesterday on a wine tour. The castle grounds are very pretty & worth checking out…read more There is a winery tasting room but it's not at the castle. It's down the hill at another building. You can walk around the outside of the castle building and see amazing views of the vineyard. At the wine tasting room we tried a few of their wines and bought a bottle of one the Chianti's.

We were lucky enough to see the cathedral in October when the floors were uncovered and it was…read moretruly a sight to see. Absolutely worth the visit and make sure to go to the top of the bell tower during your visit for a spectacular view and a great photo opportunity.

The interior of the cathedral is lovely, especially the marble floors and stained glass windows…read more There isn't any printed information or leaflets. They have an audio guide but you have to use your phone. I didn't have good reception on my mobile so I wasn't able to get any information about the church or art. I did really enjoy the crypt, so I am glad I got the ticket that included access to that.

Had the privilege of staying in their apartment which was attached to their house. Had wine…read moretastings and olive oil tastings. They have different types of Chianti for you to try. Loved all of them and the olive oil is the best!! They are incredibly warm and friendly. We got to see them use what is left after pressing the grapes for wine and use it for grappa. They work so hard! It's a magical place and if you can stop here, I highly recommend it, the views are amazing!

Where do I begin? This must have been the best part of our tour/day/time in Florence. We arrived a…read morelittle late and were given a fairly quick tour of the winery. I mean, I do understand though, because there's only so much that can be said after both parties have done enough wine tours to last a lifetime. We were told to stop and enjoy the view of Chianti and our wine educator even took a couple shots for us! It was spectacularly beautiful, even in the winter. Our light lunch consisted of: prosciutto & salami, bruschetta (made fresh), pate on bread, truffle on bread, a light salad, pasta (you had 4 options, the hubs chose the spicy and I chose the truffle), local cheeses and a homemade jam and tasting of balsamic vinegar, biscotti, and wine pairings with it all! Our wine educator came by with every serving to explain the wine and the food, all while we sat by a cozy fire-burning stove. Everything was absolutely delicious: hubs said his spicy pasta was the best pasta he had on the entire trip and I might say the same for my truffle pasta. *Winter is slow for them, while in their prime season (Mar-Oct), they see about 4,000 people (they said its nuts and we truly get to enjoy the vineyard, and the employees do as well). In fact, it was literally just the hubs & I for our light lunch and wine tasting. *They ship to all over the world, so no need to worry about lugging those bottles home! *We ended up having to pay for the lunch ourselves (it should have been taken care of by our private tour person). That ended up being 35 Euros for the hubs and 40 Euros for myself (since I got the truffle).

Absolutely gorgeous place to visit. Please go inside if you have the chance but if you don't, the…read moreexterior is absolutely gorgeous. The areas has a lot of hotels (pretty obviously, since the train station is right across the street, on the back side of the church) and quite a few places to eat and drink. Two wine windows are in the area and my best friends favorite gelato shop, you can see from the square.

This review is merely for the exterior and a bit of the surrounding area. I read that they offer…read moretours inside, but we did not have time for one. This church was near our hotel and I wanted to at least see it as I'd taken an architecture course once in college that covered it. The back of the church is close to the front of the main Florence train station, separated by a wide street with multiple light rail tracks. You need to walk around to the far side (from the station) to see the façade, which is the famous view. There are businesses flanking one side of the church (hotels, restaurants, and other shops). There was some booth set up where people attempted to flag down passing pedestrians (I'm not sure if it was some political thing or they were eventually asking for donations, etc.; we escaped without hearing their pitch). Also around the front of the church there were African guys selling trinkets or attempting to engage tourists to sell something. These guys were fairly common throughout downtown Florence, actually. In front of the church is a large plaza which provides good longer-range unobstructed views for photos. The front of the church is sort of a 'late Gothic transitioning into the Renaissance' style. It is quite striking and worth a short detour on your way to the city center. The best lighting for photos seemed to be in the mid to late afternoon.

We did a wine tasting with Laura - she was amazing. Super knowledgeable and tailored to our…read moreinterest. She is funny, friendly and her English was on point. The tasting meal was divine - it was far more elaborate - and delicious than expected. The tasting room is elegant- furnished with antiques and vintage photos. Laura made sure we were well taken care of. We loved her sense of humor and how easily she engaged with us. Well worth your time and money. Highly recommend Laura as the host /guide and the winery.

Definitely need a tour guide to truly appreciate this masterpiece. We went with "Florence by…read moreElvis". Michelangelo spent three years behind a fence creating David, in the rain and sun, sleeping on the ground next to his sculpture in progress. The space between his legs was already in the marble which was shaped like the letter B when he got it. It was originally supposed to be placed at the top of the Cathedral. The eyes are in the shape of a heart so when the sun struck it it shone. So many more details, too many to explain here. Also in the same museum is the first painting that sparked the Renaissance. A definite must see!

Not bad. Upside:…read moredramatic example of Renaissance style, realistic body modeling, expressive, iconic. Downside: "iconic" is Italian for "you've totally seen this before." You'll be all "I have to see David" and then when you get there you'll be all "I totally have seen this a billion times, usually he's standing over a fountain and water's coming out of his dick or something." No water, no fountain, just rock with the parts that don't look like a naked guy gone. Don't get me wrong, I like art, it's just that sculpture technology has come a long way since they made this one. (Apparently circumcision technology has come a long way too if you know what I mean. Haven't seen a hood that white since my last Klan meeting, haha, jk, racism is bad). In Vegas they have a sculpture of a volcano that actually erupts every hour. Rain Forest Cafe has bug sculptures that flap their wings. This guy just stands there with his wang looking like it's wearing a marble raincoat. Unless you're into that sort of thing, no judgment. Ample parking. No Jumbotron.