In a panoramic position in the hills of Chianti Classico, not far from Greve in Chianti and Florence, 136.6 ha wine estate with Agriturismo for sale. The property (more than 2,300 sqm) consists of several buildings that include the wine cellar, six apartments and warehouses. Pillars of the estate are the vineyards (19.7 ha) and olive grove (4,000 trees), which allow the production of wine and oil of the highest quality.
The town of Greve is about a ten-minute drive from the property and offers all basic services (bars, restaurants, pharmacy, supermarkets, banks, post office). However, the location of the estate is very convenient and allows to reach most of the art cities of Tuscany in less than an hour (Florence, Siena, Volterra, San Gimignano, Arezzo...).
DESCRIPTION OF THE BUILDINGS
The hamlet consists of several buildings, all close together and with easy access, divided into various areas used for living quarters, warehouses and wine production rooms. The small hamlet dates back to the 18th century, the manor house was built in the early 20th century. The buildings used for agritourism have been renovated in recent times and are in good condition, while the sheds and agricultural stores are in need of renovation.
The old manor house (572 sqm – 6,155 sqft, 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms) houses the old cellars on the ground floor, including the business offices, the deconsecrated chapel and two apartments on the first floor:
- Apt. A (158 sqm – 1,700 sqft): dining room with kitchen, living room, two bedrooms and two bathrooms;
- Apt. B (52 sqm – 559 sqft): living room, kitchen, two bedrooms and bathroom.
The Agriturismo (1,030 sqm – 11,083 sqft, 13 bedrooms and 11 bathrooms) is a large building, arranged mostly lengthwise, divided into five apartments (one of which, the largest, is inhabited by the owners) and various storage rooms on the ground floor.
- Apt. C (350 sqm – 3,766 sqft): living room, dining room, kitchen, private study, five bedrooms and four bathrooms;
- Apt. D (114 sqm – 1,227 sqft): living room with kitchen, three bedrooms and two bathrooms;
- Apt. E (85 sqm – 915 sqft): living room with kitchen, three bedrooms and two bathrooms;
- Apt. F (145 sqm – 1,560 sqft): living room with kitchen, two bedrooms and three bathrooms.
Accompanying the accommodation business, the property has two beautiful swimming pools (12 × 6 m and 8 × 6 m) for guests' use.
The wine cellar (363 sqm – 3,906 sqft) is a newly constructed building consisting of two large rooms that are used for the processing and transformation of grapes and storage of the finished product.
A storage room (100 sqm – 1,076 sqft), a convenient vehicle shed (71 sqm – 764 sqft) and a large warehouse (177 sqm – 1,904 sqft) to be renovated complete the property.
EXTERIOR AND AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION
The estate covers a total of 136.6 hectares (337.5 acres) lying on the rolling hills of Chianti. Much of the estate is covered by woods (78.6 ha) and chestnut groves (7.2 ha). The currently unexploited portions (about 10.7 ha) could be used to increase wine and oil production.
The vineyard (19.7 ha) is mostly registered in Chianti Classico DOCG (16.7 ha) with a small portion in Toscana IGT (3.0 ha). About half of the production is bottled, while the rest of the product is sold in bulk.
- Surface: 19.7 hectares (48.7 acres)
- Varieties: Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malvasia Bianca, Trebbiano
- Altitude and exposure: 380 - 420 m asl (southwest)
- Training: pruned-spur cordon, Guyot (5,000 plants/ha)
- Soil composition: medium mixture
- Yearly production: 20,000 bottles + 187 hl cask
The olive grove (20.2 ha) also plays an important role on the farm: with its 4,000 trees of Frantoio, Leccino and Moraiolo varieties, it allows the production of about 5,000 kg of excellent Tuscan extravergint oil each year.
CLOSEST CITIES AND TOWNS
Greve in Chianti (5km; 10'), Radda in Chianti (23km; 35'), Castellina in Chianti (24km
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