Cortona and the Valdichiana Valley


Cortona & Valdichiana: authentic experiences in history, landscapes & wine

Located between Arezzo, Siena, and Perugia, the Valdichiana valley is full of charm, with medieval villages, gentle hills covered in vineyards and olive groves, and a rich gastronomic tradition. Cortona, with its narrow medieval streets, panoramic squares, and art museums, is the cultural heart of the valley.

The area is renowned for its historic wineries, where visitors can taste local wines, with Syrah standing out as a flagship variety, ideal to pair with traditional Tuscan cuisine.

Valdichiana and Cortona allow travelers to combine cultural visits, walks through vineyards, and authentic wine tastings, offering an immersive and genuine experience, with the convenience of easily reaching Villa La Ripa in Arezzo for an exclusive tasting.

How to reach Villa La Ripa from Valdichiana / Cortona

  • From Cortona: take SR71 toward Arezzo, follow signs to the city center and then to Villa La Ripa. Approx. travel time: 40–50 minutes.

  • From Castiglion Fiorentino: take SR71 toward Arezzo and follow signs to Villa La Ripa. Approx. travel time: 30–40 minutes.

  • From Foiano della Chiana: take SR71 toward Arezzo and follow signs to Villa La Ripa. Approx. travel time: 35–45 minutes.

The short distance between Cortona, Valdichiana, and Arezzo makes Villa La Ripa an ideal stop to combine valley visits with an authentic Syrah wine tasting.

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