Tuscany > Castello Vicchiomaggio
Castello Vicchiomaggio
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14/20
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Via Vicchiomaggio, 450022 Greve In Chianti FIorence, Italy
Open 7 days 10am-5:30pm Cards AE,MC,V |
The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": Beautiful old Castello, no appointment necessary (although we recommend you do) To "Wine about": Cellar door was very cold (it was winter...), wish the restaurant was open when we were there! Would we visit again: Yes How many bottles did we buy: 4 Suitable for: Couples, Groups, Tourists Visited January 2013 |
Getting There
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Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
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Italy
Tuscany
Chianti, Tuscany
Well sign posted, paved driveway
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Upon Arrival
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Parking
Setting
Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance
Airconditioning/Fireplace
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Plenty of paved parking
Hilltop stone Castello surrounded by classic Tuscan style gardens with olive trees, cypress trees and stone walls. Truly beautiful.
Boutique
Smaller room with shelves around the outside with wine and other wine accessories to buy. We were here in Winter so the room was initially a little cold, but the heating was soon put on
Yes/No
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Tasting Experience
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Number of wines on tasting
Particular wines or varietals known for
Wait time
Knowledge of wines
Staff attitude
Winery Tour Offered
Tasting seating available at counter
Tasting sheet/order form provided for notes
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4+
Chianti (Sangiovese)
No wait
Excellent
There was a bit of a language barrier here so we weren't able to develop as much of a rapport with the cellar door assistant as we would have liked
Several options, bookings essential
No
No
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Food Offering
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Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
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Yes
Restaurant open in summer months
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Hip Pocket
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Price range of wines
Tasting Fee
Refundable on purchase?
Tour Fee
Delivery cost per dozen
Club Membership with Discounts etc
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€10-€40
€0
N/A
€12-€35
Unsure
No
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Other features, facilities and offerings
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Gift Shop
Toys/play area for kids
Dog friendly
By the way...
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Basic
No
No
We did not book to attend this winery and it was winter, so it felt a little as though we were interrupting the ladies in the office for the tasting. We would suggest making a booking even if it is just for a normal tasting to ensure you have somebody available that can speak English (if you require it of course) and to give them some warning. The Castello itself is quite beautiful and had it's own chapel, so is quite popular with weddings
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