The wine region of Valdichiana is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Santa Vittoria or the Domaine Tipici dell'Aretino produce mainly wines white, red and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Valdichiana are Chardonnay, Sangiovese and Pinot blanc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Valdichiana often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak.
In the mouth of Valdichiana is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 8 estates and châteaux in the of Valdichiana, producing 13 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Valdichiana go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork.
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