Pescia

Pescia, the historic capital of northern Tuscany's Valdinievole valley, boasts a unique microclimate that nurtures 15 protected denominations. Foremost among these local treasures is the Fagiolo di Sorana IGP, a highly prized pearly bean cultivated exclusively within this single municipality along the sandy banks of the local river. This damp, silty valley floor also yields the grapes for Valdinievole DOC wines, which local winemakers have perfected over centuries. From these steep mountain slopes down to the riverbed, the territory's distinct topography shapes some of Tuscany's most singular gastronomic heritages.