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 he green plain of the Val di Chiana is located between the basin of Arezzo to the north and the valley of the Paglia river, in the vicinity of the Tiber, to the south. It is traversed by the highway linking Florence and Rome and by numerous small streams. It was once known as an "unhealthy swamp'' and the area's inhabitants resided in villages on the slopes of the surrounding hills.Today, it is a flourishing valley where a wide variety of crops is grown. There are many fine vineyards, which are the source of an extremely pleasant and delicate white wine, the Bianco Vergine della Val di Chiana. The wine's production zone includes the territory of 12 communes of the Chiana Valley in the provinces of Arezzo and Siena. The Bianco Vergine Valdichiana, which was already well known in ancient times, was much appreciated for its reputed medicinal qualities. Even today, many people still recommend it for liver and stomach ailments. Although the view that hepatic disturbances should be treated with a wine is disputable at best, the practice is a historical fact. Whatever its alleged medicinal virtues, the wine indisputably offers excellent quality and flavor. It is greenish yellow in color, while its flavor features an almondy background. It should be noted that in the early years of the present century the wine of the Val di Chiana was exported to France in large quantities for the preparation of Champagne. Later, that practice was prohibited by law.
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Consorzio Tutela Vini Valdichiana
Viale Giotto, 4
52100 Arezzo (AR)
ITALY
phone: (+39) 0575/27229
fax: (+39) 0575/27229
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