Greve in Chianti is a market town 30 km from Florence, with a triangular arcaded square and Chianti Classico vineyards around it. Most homes around it have a pool, but they sit in the hills, so you will drive for almost everything.
Greve is built around Piazza Matteotti, a triangular square lined with arched loggias that hold shops and workshops selling local food and crafts, with Santa Croce church on its south side. A statue of the navigator Giovanni da Verrazzano stands in the middle. A town market fills the square on Saturday mornings, and the Chianti Classico Expo wine event is held there in September. The homes are spread across about eight kilometres of hills around Greve, so a house may be a short drive or a longer climb from the square. Most have a private pool, about half have a fireplace, and quite a few sleep eight or more. Evenings in town are wine bars under the porticoes. Outside the summer months Greve is quieter, and winter is not a popular tourist season.
One of Chianti's oldest settlements, just minutes from Greve, with medieval walls and stone houses, good for a short walk.
Hill village about 500 metres above sea level, whose Vino al Vino wine fair is held on the third weekend of September.
Small vineyard village on the Via Chiantigiana, known for its views, with a church, a restaurant and a small shop.
About 30 km away; Florence airport is around 40 minutes by car from Greve.
Florence airport is the closest, around 40 minutes by car. Buses need a tram and a change, taking nearly two hours, and the villas are in the hills. Hire a car.
Autumn brings the grape harvest, truffles and chestnuts, and the Expo Chianti Classico in the square in September. Spring and autumn suit hiking best. Summer can be hot, with open-air events. Winter is quiet, and outside the mountains temperatures rarely fall far below freezing. The organic Pagliaio market runs on the fourth Sunday of each month in spring through autumn.
Yes, for people who want a pool and a vineyard setting within reach of Florence. Most homes are in the hills outside the town and a car is needed for shops, tastings and restaurants.
The town market is held every Saturday morning in Piazza Matteotti, selling clothing, leather, ceramics and fresh food. The Pagliaio organic market runs on the fourth Sunday of the month, spring through autumn.
About 30 km. From Florence airport the drive is around 40 minutes. Public transport from the airport takes nearly two hours with a tram and bus change.
Seldom. The homes are spread over about eight kilometres of hills around Greve, so some will be close and others a drive away. Check the position of a house against the square before booking.
Montefioralle with its medieval walls, Panzano in Chianti with its hilltop views, tiny Lamole among its vineyards, and castles such as Verrazzano. Winery tours there are by reservation only.
Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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