Past Greve In Chianti Committee Projects

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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 […]

Buon Natale! – Christmas in Greve (Italy)2025-12-16T20:18:44-08:00

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.

 

Get Ready: Expo Chianti Classico 20262025-10-15T20:49:11-07:00

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 […]
A Brief History of Greve in Chianti, Italy2025-09-30T20:11:16-07:00

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.

Is it Greve or Greve in Chianti?2025-08-21T20:09:11-07:00

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.

Some Guidance on How to Reach Greve-in-Chainti2025-08-05T20:20:12-07:00

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, & […]

Scenes from the 2022 Holiday Party: The Greve Table2022-12-14T19:19:19-08:00

Sonoma – Greve Sister Cities Committee Invites You to Support the Sonoma Stompers

The Sonoma – Greve in Chianti Sister City Committee invites you to join us as we cheer on the Sonoma Stompers vs Pittsburg Diamonds at Arnold Field on Sunday, August 14, 2016 at 5:00 pm.  Tickets are $15 each with reserved seating in the special event area along the third base line. Tickets may […]

Sonoma – Greve Sister Cities Committee Invites You to Support the Sonoma Stompers2017-04-19T12:20:18-07:00
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