Riccio: Via Romea, wine and Bacialla Bike

Riccio brings together a clear connection to a route, wine experiences and cultural events. The Via Romea passes through the area as a pilgrimage route; Enoteca Meucci offers tastings and cellar tours. There is also a cycling route specifically associated with an edition of the Bacialla Bike, and the Festa di Santa Maria, for which a date in May is given. For your trip to Tuscany, you can organise these points of interest according to your interest in routes, wine and travel dates.

The Via Romea through Riccio

The Via Romea passes through Riccio on the Cortona–Pozzuolo section, between Il Castagno and Pietraia. As a pilgrimage route, it leads south towards Rome. The named places clarify Riccio’s position on this section; Rome marks the route’s broader course. The information answers different orientation questions: Il Castagno and Pietraia locate the section near Riccio, while Rome indicates the direction and destination of the route. If you would like to include the Via Romea in your travel plans, check local trail conditions in advance.

A separate cycling connection: the Bacialla Bike

The Bacialla Bike is a separate cycling reference. The race route for the 2026 edition crossed the hill where the Chiesa di Sepoltaglia stands; the route description identifies it as a scenic section. This information relates to a specific edition of an event, whereas the Via Romea is described as a pilgrimage route to Rome. The distinction is useful for cycling enthusiasts: one refers to a specific event course, the other to the course of a pilgrimage route.

Wine tastings and cellar tours

Enoteca Meucci offers wine tastings in a tasting room in a typically Tuscan style. The enoteca also organises guided cellar tours and tastings where you can learn about the techniques used to make the wines. The tasting room provides the setting for sampling the wines; the guided cellar tour adds the opportunity to learn about wine-making techniques. This can help you decide whether you are mainly looking for a tasting or would also like to learn more about wine production. If you are planning a tour, check booking requirements and availability again in advance.

The Festa di Santa Maria in May

The annual Festa di Santa Maria is another cultural point of interest. A description from February 2024 links the festival to the Chiesa di Sepoltaglia and gives the fourth Sunday in May as the date. If the festival is a deciding factor for your trip, check the exact event date for the relevant year in advance.

Planning your trip around routes, dates and experiences

Practical considerations vary depending on the occasion: for the Via Romea, you should check local trail conditions; for wine tastings and cellar visits, check booking requirements and availability again. The cycling route is tied to the 2026 edition, while a description from 2024 places the festival annually on the fourth Sunday in May. When choosing where to stay, you can first decide which experience matters most, then check the relevant dates or route details.

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For the broader travel overview: Cortona.