The Chianina, the queen of beef, takes its name from the picturesque Valdichiana region, from where it has deep origins and a history stretching back thousands of years. This breed of cattle is renowned for its imposing size and its porcelain white coat, which give it a unique elegance. Despite its majesty, Chianina is known for its gentle and kind temperament, thus representing an icon of the peaceful Tuscan countryside.
Originally used as a working force in Tuscan agriculture, today the Chianina is a symbol of the Valdichiana's culinary tradition. Its high quality meat is appreciated all over the world, known for its tenderness and unmistakable tasty flavour. The famous Bistecca alla Fiorentina, cooked briefly on the grill to preserve its succulence, is just one of the many ways in which Chianina meat is enhanced in Tuscan cuisine.
The Valdichiana Aretina celebrates its precious bovine heritage through a series of special events, such as the Chianina Ciclostorica in Marciano della Chiana, an annual cycling reunion from all over Italy and beyond, who have been pedalling along a vintage-style route since 2015.
Not to be missed is the Chianina and Syrah event in Cortona, an event full of initiatives for adults and children to celebrate the delicious flavour of Chianina meat in all its nuances.
Chianina meat represents the excellence of the Valdichiana territory, narrating the millennial history and unique identity of this fascinating Tuscan region, both in terms of food and wine and its farming.