Food festivals and events in Costa degli Etruschi 2026
“The Costa degli Etruschi is the birthplace of Super Tuscan wines, where vineyards and pine forests overlook crystal-clear waters.”
Sassicaia and the sea
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.
Discovering the territory
Products, traditions and culture that make this land unique
Prodotti del Territorio
Olio Toscano
Extra virgin olive oil from the Tuscan Tyrrhenian coast.
Piatti della Tradizione
Tradizioni e Cultura
Tradizioni Popolari
Palio Marinaro di Livorno
A regatta between the districts of Livorno in the Navicelli canal.
Effetto Venezia
A festival in Livorno's Venezia neighborhood featuring music, food and entertainment.
Parchi e Aree Naturali
Parco di Rimigliano
Coastal dunes and pine forest between San Vincenzo and the Golfo di Baratti.
Parco Archeologico di Baratti e Populonia
An Etruscan necropolis overlooking the sea, the only coastal Etruscan city.
Personaggi Illustri
Marchese Mario Incisa della Rocchetta
WinemakerCreator of Sassicaia di Bolgheri, the first "Super Tuscan" that transformed Italian wine.
Lo Sapevi Che…
“The Livorno cacciucco requires 5 "c"s in the name and at least 5 types of fish in the recipe.”
Domande Frequenti
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.