Food festivals and events in Firenze e Chianti 2026
“Florence and the Chianti hills are the heart of gastronomic Tuscany, where bistecca alla fiorentina and red wine reign supreme.”
Bistecca and Chianti
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Sagra del Gallo
Chianti Classico
The quintessential Tuscan wine, made from Sangiovese grapes in the heart of Chianti.
Festa del paese e del tortello di patate
Olio Chianti Classico
Extra virgin olive oil with the fruity and peppery flavors of the Chianti hills.
Bistecca alla fiorentina takes its name from the Feast of San Lorenzo, where meat was roasted in the town square.
Calcio Storico Fiorentino has been called 'the world's most violent sport' and is played in 16th-century costumes.
Discovering the territory
Products, traditions and culture that make this land unique
Prodotti del Territorio
Finocchiona
Tuscan salami seasoned with wild fennel seeds.
Schiacciata alla fiorentina
A soft Carnival pastry dusted with powdered sugar and decorated with a lily.
Piatti della Tradizione
Tradizioni e Cultura
Patrimoni UNESCO
Centro storico di Firenze
Cradle of the Renaissance, featuring the Duomo, the Uffizi Gallery, Ponte Vecchio, and Palazzo Pitti.
Patrimonio CulturaleTradizioni Popolari
Scoppio del Carro
A Florentine Easter tradition: a pyrotechnic cart explodes in front of the Duomo.
Calcio Storico Fiorentino
An ancient violent game in period costume, a mix of football, rugby, and wrestling dating back to the 16th century.
Personaggi Illustri
Leonardo da Vinci
Universal GeniusBorn in Vinci in 1452, he trained in Florence in the workshop of Verrocchio.
Lorenzo de' Medici
Lord of FlorenceThe Magnificent, a patron who made Florence the cradle of the Renaissance.
Lo Sapevi Che…
“Lampredotto is the true Florentine street food, sold by street vendors (lampredottai) since the 15th century.”
Domande Frequenti
1What PDO and PGI products are found in Florence and Chianti?expand_more
Florence and Chianti are home to 4 protected designation products, including: Chianti Classico (DOCG), Olio Chianti Classico (DOP), Finocchiona (PGI), and Schiacciata alla fiorentina (PAT).
2What should you eat in Florence and Chianti?expand_more
The typical dishes of Florence and Chianti include: Bistecca alla fiorentina, Ribollita, Pappa al pomodoro, Lampredotto, and Schiacciata con l'uva. Each dish tells the story of the region's gastronomic heritage.
3What UNESCO World Heritage Sites are in Florence and Chianti?expand_more
Florence and Chianti are home to 1 UNESCO World Heritage Site: the Historic Centre of Firenze (Cultural, 1982).
4What are the most famous festivals in Florence and Chianti?expand_more
Among the most important festivals and events in Florence and Chianti: Calcio Storico Fiorentino (Florence, June); Chianti Classico Collection (Florence, February); Festa del Grillo (Florence, Ascension Day - May).
5Who organizes the festivals in Florence and Chianti?expand_more
The festivals in Florence and Chianti are organized by local communities such as the Consorzio Vino Chianti Classico and the Associazione Lampredottai Fiorentini. These local associations and organizations are guardians of the region's gastronomic traditions.