Facts at A Glance

Vignamaggio is a wine estate in the Chianti countryside, known for its beautiful Renaissance villa, its delicious wines, for being the birthplace of the Mona Lisa painted by Leonardo da Vinci and, last but not least, for an outstanding agritourism which is positioned at the high end of the hospitality available in the area. The main part of the villa dates back to the 14th century. The Gherardi family who bought the villa from the Gherardini at the end of the 16th century, were responsible for its present appearance. Mona Lisa, the daughter of Anton Maria Gherardini, was born at Vignamaggio in 1479.

Vignamaggio is listed in the catalogue that groups the "Historical buildings of Italy", in the centuries it has been the home of renowned Florentine families, rich in history and culture.

In 2004 the estate celebrated six hundred years of winemaking.