For centuries this valley has preserved the Medici villas and country houses, with vines growing lush at the foot of the Apennines. But the real turning point came with the introduction of the Pinot Noir, a noble grape variety that found an ideal habitat here thanks to the cool climate, strong temperature variations, and mineral-rich soils. A happy meeting that has transformed the Mugello into one of the most interesting areas of the new Tuscan wine region, capable of producing refined reds, elegant bubbles, and even characterful passito wines.