Where the iris grows
The iris has its roots deep in a land that, for centuries, has nurtured and preserved the bond between man and nature: the hills of Florentine Chianti and the valleys of Upper Valdarno. Here, where the landscape alternates between vineyards, olive groves and ancient villages, lies the iris’ ideal habitat, one made up of draining soils and unique microclimates that enhance its aromatic properties.
Upper Valdarno
Upper Valdarno, located between Florence and Arezzo, is a fertile valley that holds an extraordinarily rich agricultural heritage. Here, the iris crops stretch out amongst the fields and slopes, inserting themselves into a rural tapestry that has always prized diversity and sustainability. The very particular climate of the valley, which is characterised by mild winters and sun-drenched summers, allows the rhizomes to better develop their precious aroma.
Florentine Chianti
Florentine Chianti is a mosaic of harmonious hills, scored by rows of vines and woods that recount the history of Tuscan agriculture. Here, the iris is a valuable, luxury crop that, when in bloom, enriches the landscape with all its shades of purple. The Chianti farming tradition, which is deeply linked to viticulture and olive growing, is now intertwined with an ancient and rare crop that is able to bring new vitality to the terrain.
A landscape that is culture
Growing iris in this area also means preserving a cultural landscape: not just its physical beauty, but also its historical memory, the knowledge that’s been handed down and its agricultural identity that, still today, remains a resource for the local community. And it’s thanks to this terrain, to its uniqueness and to the care of the farmers, that the Tuscan iris continues to be seen around the world as a symbol of excellence.