Autumn 2012, Food Festivals in Tuscany

Wine, truffles, chestnuts, porcini mushrooms and figs are some of the pleasures of the Tuscan table every fall. This autumn there are many different festivals around the region that celebrate these traditional dishes and local products. Here is a short list of the most important events.

Enjoy travelling and tasting!

Conservatorio Cherubini Jazz Band at Palazzo Pitti – Wine Town

2012 Wine Town

Wine Town is the most important show dedicated to Tuscan wine in the region. The theme of the 2012 edition is the number ‘3’, the number of perfection. There are three neighbourhoods involved, along with 15 buildings in the centre of Florence. And there are three very good reasons for coming to the festival: music, entertainment and, of course, wine.

Where: Florence
When: September 21 and 22
www.winetown.it

2012 Expo Rurale Toscana

The 2012 edition gives a 360-degree glimpse on the rural world. The event takes place over 6 hectares in open air space and 5,500 square-meters of covered space in the Cascine Park in Florence.

Where: Florence
When: September, 20 – 23, 2012
www.exporurale.it

Trenonatura steam train – Pic credits: Ghiandol on Flickr

Mugello: the Festival of Chestnuts

For four Sundays, Marradi celebrates the “king of autumn” with local specialities made with chestnuts, performing musicians and street artists. On Sunday September 21st, it is possible to reach Marradi on a traditional steam engine (Trenonatura) from the city of Pistoia.

Where: Marradi (FI)
When: October, 7th, 14th, 21th and 28th
www.mugellotoscana.it

2012 White Truffle Fair

San Miniato (Pisa) gears up to host the annual White Truffle Fair in San Miniato. The Tuber Magnatum Pico (the white truffle’s Latin name) is generally considered the “king” of truffles. It’s easy to pay homage to this regal tuber as there is an enormous variety of dishes that feature it.

Where: San Miniato (Pisa)
When: November 10-11, 17-18 and 24-25, 2012
San Miniato and its famous White Truffle

Food and Wild Boar Festival in Suvereto

For over forty years, the Wild Boar Festival of Suvereto (LI) has been a major event dedicated to Tuscan cuisine. As always, the food and wine event will animate the streets and squares of the old town.

Where: Suvereto (Livorno)
When: November 25th to December 9th, 2012

Festivals and cultural events in Suvereto

Traditional Tuscan sweets – Pic credits: Ro / wererabbit on Flickr

Dolcemente Pisa: The sweetest event of the year

On Saturday November 3rd and Sunday November 4th, the city of the Leaning Tower will feature some of Tuscan finest pastries: this is a unique chance to taste genuine homemade products, visit nearby medieval villages and enjoy the sights and the suggestive landscapes of Pisa.

Where: Pisa

When: November, 3th and 4th, 2012

www.dolcementepisa.it