Arezzo – Valdarno di Sopra Day

Valdarno di Sopra Doc is a young appellation with ancient roots, located in the heart of Tuscany, in the triangle formed by Florence, Siena and Arezzo, and the vineyards stretch parallel to the flow of the Arno River. Officially recognized in 2011, this appellation stands out for the quality of its wines, which are appreciated both nationally and internationally. The producers of the Consorzio di Tutela Valdarno di Sopra Doc work with care and respect toward natural cycles, and have adopted the territory as the focus of every choice: a reality that has voluntarily and sharedly taken on the organic dimension as a collective vision.

Valdarno di Sopra day 2025

Valdarno di Sopra Day is an annual event that celebrates the enological richness of this region. During this event, visitors have the opportunity to taste a wide range of wines produced from the area’s native grape varieties. The second edition of Valdarno di Sopra Day takes place on Friday, February 21 as part of the week of the Anteprime Toscane. The appointment with the tasting of the new 2021 and 2022 Doc vintages is at Il Borro, on the San Giustino estate. The estate of Ferruccio Ferragamo, who leads it together with his sons Salvatore and Vittoria, thus opens its doors to wine lovers for the Anteprime di Toscana. The event’s program is rich and varied. Activities include guided tastings, visits to wineries, food and wine workshops and lectures on the world of wine. In addition, there will be moments dedicated to music and art, creating a festive and engaging atmosphere. Wine enthusiasts will be able to participate in wine tours that will take them to discover the area’s most renowned vineyards and wineries.

The Program

Friday, February 21

• 9 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.: “The world of wine between norms and the need for change,” panel coordinated by Daniele Cernilli
• 10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.: The awarding of the Beatrice Torrini prize and the preview presentation of the RAI documentary “Cultivating Lives. “ The trailer screening will be attended by the Tuscan women featured in the documentary.
• 10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: “Concrete responses to climate change: vine resistance, sustainability, biodiversity,” panel coordinated by Alessandra Biondi Bartolini
• 12 noon – 1:30 p.m.: Climat and Vigna wine tasting with master of wine Susan Hulme
• followed by a light lunch
• 2:30pm – 3:00pm: presentation of the Previews with Armando Castagno. Vintages 2021 and 2022 will be evaluated with a focus on the terroir and characteristics of the wines being tasted.
• From 3 p.m.: the tasting of the Previews.

Useful information

The event has a limited number of participants and pre-registration is mandatory to attend. In any case, pre-registration does not guarantee confirmation of participation. Accreditation to the event will be communicated via email. Full details at https://www.valdarnodisopradoc.it/