Things to see and do from Casa Forese vacation apartment near Greve in Chianti

Casa Forese holiday apartment is situated at the end of a pathway leading up to the fortified village of Montefioralle. Casa Forese has its own garden, and vineyards and olive groves spread out on all sides, with oak and chestnut forests on some of the hilly ridges around about. Walking paths and dirt roads allow visitors to traverse these beautiful surroundings and to visit the farmhouses, villas and churches on foot and by car. During mushroom season, you can readily collect porcini mushrooms in the forest. Deer, wild boar and other wild animals are frequently to be seen (and heard!).

Montefioralle has two good restaurants as well as a bar that serves coffee, wine, pastries and sandwiches. From Montefioralle, it’s a 20 minute walk down to Greve which is the market town of this part of Chianti. It has numerous shops, restaurants and a well-stocked Coop supermarket.

Here are some nearby places of interest. The red markers on the map below are links to some of the numerous sights easily accessible from Casa Forese by car.

Montefioralle – fortified village dating from before the 11th century.

Greve in Chianti – the market town of the Chianti Classico wine zone.

The Pieve di San Cresci – this is the original parish church of Montefioralle.

The Castle of Verrazzano, home of the navigator Giovanni da Verrazzano.

Villa Vignamaggio, a Renaissance villa with a classical italianate garden

The Badia di Passignano – a large monastery the interior of which can be visited.

Panzano in Chianti – a charming hill top town 15 minutes drive from Montefioralle.

Lamole in Chianti – hill top village with dramatic views out over Chianti.