Tuscany food guide

Panzanella
 This traditional salad is commonly used as an appetizer or side dish to accompany a tasty steak or grilled meat. The peculiarity is the moistened bread, enrichened by tomatoes, onions and basil and fresh summer vegetables typical of the warmest season. According to local history, Panzanella was created to limit the waste of stale bread, watering it to use again. The name of this salad comes from the union of two words: ‘’pane’’ (bread) and ‘’zanella’’ (soup bowl) and it is an evergreen summer treat with simple and flavourful ingredients.
 
Panzanella salad

Florentine steak
 At the heart of Tuscan gastronomy lies bistecca alla Fiorentina, the crown jewel of the region’s culinary repertoire. This iconic dish, a majestic T-bone steak sourced from the region’s prized Chianina cattle, is cooked to perfection over a wood-fired grill, achieving a charred crust while remaining succulent and tender inside. Paired with a bold glass of Chianti Classico, it is the epitome of rustic luxury.
 
Bistecca alla Fiorentina

Pappa al pomodoro
 The best extra virgin olive oil, aromatic basil leaves and Tuscan bread to create a delicious tomato cream soup ideal for home cooking lovers and kids too. This simple but tasty dish has become even more famous thanks to an Italian song published in 1907 for the iconic children's novel ''Il Giornalino di Giamburrasca'', singing cheerfully ''Viva la pappa al pomodoro!''. 
 
Pappa al pomodoro

Truffle
In the heart of Tuscany, where rolling hills meet cypress-lined avenues, lies a culinary treasure that elevates every dining experience: the elusive truffle. Tuscany's prized truffles are celebrated for their intoxicating aroma and unrivaled depth of flavour, a luxury ingredient that graces the tables of the region's finest osterias. Whether shaved delicately over handmade pappardelle or infused into silky risottos, the truffle transforms each dish into an opulent affair. Paired with the region's robust wines, such as a bold Brunello di Montalcino, these truffle-laden dishes offer an indulgence that speaks to the very soul of Italian gastronomy.
 
Truffle

Pasta with wild boar
 Equally enchanting is pappardelle al cinghiale, where wide ribbons of handmade pasta are drenched in a rich wild boar ragù, a dish that captures the essence of Tuscany’s rolling countryside. The gamey notes of the slow-braised boar, combined with the warmth of Tuscan spices and local red wine, create a symphony of flavors that linger on the palate.
 
handmade pasta

Pici all’aglione
 One of the most classic first courses in Tuscan cuisine, Pici is a typical hand-made pasta thicker than classic spaghetti. Accompanied by tomato sauce and a clove of big garlic called ‘’aglione’’, typically grown in the area of Valdichiana.
  
Pici all'aglione

Ribollita
For those seeking a taste of comfort with a refined twist, ribollita offers a sensory journey through the heart of Tuscan tradition. This humble yet luxurious vegetable and bread soup, made with seasonal greens like cavolo nero and Tuscan beans, is slow-cooked to develop deep, earthy flavors. Once a peasant dish, ribollita has been elevated into a beloved regional staple that speaks to the beauty of simplicity, served with a drizzle of the finest Tuscan olive oil.
 
Ribollita 

 Vin Santo
  As an authentic symbol of Tuscan delicatessen since the Renaissance era, Vin Santo was apparently vinified during the days surrounding the week of Easter and often served at mass, making it gain the name of ‘’Holy Wine’’. This sweet wine is typically offered to welcome guests or as a final dessert alongside ‘’Cantucci’’, typical Tuscan almond biscotti. Although this is the main use for this wine, other possible accompaniments are gourmet cheeses and or particular vegetable or fish-based dishes to enhance their savoury flavours.
  
Vin Santo e Cantucci

The A-list of design wineries in Tuscany.
 Discover stunning chateaux designed in harmony with nature and built with state-of-the-art technologies. Far beyond the classic definition of wineries, these pieces of art are real wine temples thought for high-end visits and gourmet tastings.
 
Gourmet wine tasting