3. The Upper ValdarnoThe upper valley where river Arno flows is a wide
area between Florence in the north and Arezzo in
the south.
Flat near the river and hilly on the eastern side the
region is really interesting from a naturalistic point
of view;its hills are covered with vineyards and
olive groves while in its woods we can find
oaks, chestnuts and beeches.
The municipal districts of this area are: Figline
Valdarno, Rignano sull'Arno, Incisa
Valdarno, Reggello, Pian di Scò, Castelfranco di
Sopra, San Giovanni Valdarno, Terranuova
Bracciolini, Montevarchi.
4. The Chicken from Valdarno
It's a small chicken with
white feathers, bred in the
Upper Valdarno; its meat is
hard and tasty.
Almost, extinct, this chicken
has been rediscovered and
enhanced by some local
farmers.
5. Pecorino Cheese from Pratomagno
The peculiarity of this
cheese comes from the
pastures in scented
grass. It can be eaten
both underripe and ripe.
Its taste is strong and
lightly sharp.
6. Wine
Wine has been produced in the Upper Valdarno Valley since the XIV century. The best wines
were Trebbiani along with the wine from Montecarlo in Valdarno , the wine from Pian di Scò
and the wines from the hills around Montevarchi.
This wine has a ruby red colour and it is good for ageing. It has a rich intense aroma with fruity
notes. Its flavour is ripe, dry , smooth and velvety.
It matches very well with the typical dishes of the Upper Valdarno valley
