Lets visitors see what projects the Greve Committee is working on
Buon Natale! – Christmas in Greve (Italy)
by Maria Matson
Italian Christmas celebrations start on December 8 with the L’Immacolata Concezione, or the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, and last until January 6. One of the most important ways of celebrating Christmas in Italy is the presepe, Nativity scene, or crèche. It is put out on December 8, but baby Jesus isn’t put […]
Check Out Rick Steves’ Greve Travel Tips
Thinking of traveling to Greve? Rick Steves offers tips and valuable insights on his travel website. Click here to get started.
Get Ready: Expo Chianti Classico 2026
The Expo Chianti Classico 2026 takes place in Greve in Chiant on September 12 & 13. Every year, on the second weekend of September, Piazza Matteotti welcomes winegrowers and cellars, bottles and glasses, and an audience of wine enthusiasts and onlookers. Click here for more information.
A Brief History of Greve in Chianti, Italy
(Editor’s Note: Many thanks to Maria Matson for providing this information-packed synopsis.)
Greve’s history is old, but with the use of AI, a quick and detailed look into its past is readily available. Here is the result:
Greve in Chianti’s history stretches back to ancient times, with evidence of Etruscan and Roman settlements. It developed significantly in […]
Is it Greve or Greve in Chianti?
Actually, both terms refer to the same city. Located on the Greve river, the city of Greve in Tuscany amended its name to Greve in Chianti in 1972 to enhance its association an importance
in the wine-producing region of Chianti, within the larger region of Tuscany in Italy. You still see both names used.
Some Guidance on How to Reach Greve-in-Chainti GallerySome Guidance on How to Reach Greve-in-Chainti
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Some Guidance on How to Reach Greve-in-Chainti
Perhaps you are going to Italy this year and have been wondering how to visit Greve-in-Chianti, our sister city since 1983…
Maria Matson, the Sonoma-Greve Committee Facebook page editor and longtime SSCA supporter, has put together a quick guide for travel by car or bus. Access it here, and happy travels.
Scenes from the 2022 Holiday Party: The Greve Table
Many thanks to the Sonoma-Greve Committee for creating such an inviting table of holiday food, including Italian sausage, panettone, and canoli. "Tantissimi auguri di Buon Natale e felice anno nuovo." (Best wishes for a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.)
Greve Committee Members (L-R): Maria Mattson, & […]
Save the Dates!
Save the Dates!
Another fascinating lecture by Alexandra Lawrence, licensed tour guide in Florence, Italy, is scheduled for Saturday, August 4 at 3 pm. This year’s lecture will look at the influence of the Vatican on three of Tuscany’s most famous artists–Michelangelo, Galileo, and St. Catherine of Siena. The lecture will be held at Jacuzzi Winery. […]
Fabulous SSCA Greve Lecture by Alexandra Lawrence Draws Record Crowd at Vintage House
When you walked into the back presentation room at Vintage House, you knew everyone was excited to hear what Alexandra Lawrence had to say about “Rethinking Women: A Look at Female Painters and Poets in Renaissance Italy “. This event, sponsored by the Sonoma Sister Cities Association Sonoma-Greve Committee drew eighty eager people on the […]