The Rusty Apple of Valdichiana Aretina is one of the most fascinating and loved fruits in this region, appreciated both for its visual peculiarity and for its extraordinary taste.
It has a rounded but slightly flattened appearance and a particularly sugary and dense taste. The characteristic name derives from the rustic appearance of its skin, which has a sort of rust-coloured patina. Despite this peculiar appearance, which might suggest a flaw, we guarantee that the taste of this apple is truly amazing. Thanks to its high glucose content, the Valdichiana Aretina russet-coloured apple lends itself to long storage, making it highly appreciated by consumers.
The Valdichiana Aretina offers an ideal climate for the production of this unique fruit, thanks to its distinctive microclimate, which favours the formation of this characteristic patina. This curious phenomenon is the result of the temperature change that occurs between April and May, when the water that accumulates on the surface of the apples is quickly dried by the warm spring sun.
Taste the authenticity of the Valdichiana russet apple during your visit in Tuscany, where beauty and taste come together in an unforgettable experience for the senses.