Introduction
The Costa degli Etruschi is the birthplace of Super Tuscan wines, where vineyards and pine forests overlook crystal-clear waters.
The area boasts 3 protected-designation products and 3 dishes of the local tradition.
Upcoming Events & Festivals
Here are the upcoming events in Costa degli Etruschi:
Recurring Events
These events take place every year in Costa degli Etruschi:
Bolgheri DiVino
SettembreBolgheri
Degustazione dei grandi vini di Bolgheri nel borgo medievale.
Cacciucco Pride
MaggioLivorno
Festival dedicato al cacciucco livornese con gara tra ristoranti.
Effetto Venezia
AgostoLivorno
Festival nel quartiere Venezia con musica, arte e gastronomia.
PDO, PGI and local products
The protected-designation products of Costa degli Etruschi represent the excellence of the area:
What to eat in Costa degli Etruschi
Fish soup with at least 5 types of fish, served on garlic-rubbed bread.
A warm beverage with coffee, rum and lemon zest, served in a glass.
Red mullet braised with tomato, garlic and parsley.
Traditions & Culture
A regatta between the districts of Livorno in the Navicelli canal.
A festival in Livorno's Venezia neighborhood featuring music, food and entertainment.
Nature Parks & Protected Areas
Coastal dunes and pine forest between San Vincenzo and the Golfo di Baratti.
An Etruscan necropolis overlooking the sea, the only coastal Etruscan city.
Historical Figures
Creator of Sassicaia di Bolgheri, the first "Super Tuscan" that transformed Italian wine.
Local Communities
The festivals and events in Costa degli Etruschi are organized by Pro Loco associations and local groups that safeguard the area's traditions:
Curiosities
“Sassicaia di Bolgheri was the first Italian wine to achieve worldwide fame as a "Super Tuscan" in the 1970s.”
“Populonia is the only Etruscan city built directly on the sea.”
“The Livorno cacciucco requires 5 "c"s in the name and at least 5 types of fish in the recipe.”
Frequently Asked Questions
1What PDO and PGI products can be found on the Costa degli Etruschi?expand_more
On the Costa degli Etruschi you'll find 3 protected designation products, including: Bolgheri DOC/Sassicaia (DOC), Cacciucco (PAT), Olio Toscano (PGI).
2What should I eat on the Costa degli Etruschi?expand_more
The typical dishes of the Costa degli Etruschi include: Cacciucco alla livornese, Ponce alla livornese, and Triglie alla livornese. Each of these dishes tells the gastronomic story of the territory.
3What are the most famous festivals on the Costa degli Etruschi?expand_more
Among the most important festivals and events on the Costa degli Etruschi are: Bolgheri DiVino (Bolgheri, September); Cacciucco Pride (Livorno, May); Effetto Venezia (Livorno, August).
4What natural parks are there on the Costa degli Etruschi?expand_more
Protected natural areas on the Costa degli Etruschi include: Parco di Rimigliano (Regional Park), Parco Archeologico di Baratti e Populonia (Archaeological Park).
5Who organizes the festivals on the Costa degli Etruschi?expand_more
The festivals on the Costa degli Etruschi are organized by local communities such as the Consorzio Bolgheri DOC and Pro Loco Livorno. These local organizations and associations are the guardians of the territory's gastronomic traditions.