Sagra dell'acquacotta

Among the most enchanting villages of Monte Amiata, Santa Fiora welcomes lovers of traditional cuisine to celebrate acquacotta, a humble soup steeped in the charm of popular culture and centuries of mountain heritage. This modest dish, born from the skilled hands of woodcutters and charcoal workers, transforms simple ingredients—stale bread, onion, seasonal vegetables and fine olive oil—into a profound and comforting culinary experience. Spanning ten days in August, the festival is the perfect opportunity to rediscover the authentic flavors of a still-living tradition. During the event, the ancient village becomes a vibrant stage where gastronomy dialogues with culture and history. You'll taste various interpretations of the traditional recipe, accompanied by other dishes from Amiata cuisine, while musical performances, guided tours and historical reenactments bring the stone-paved streets to life. Taste workshops allow visitors to deepen their understanding of preparation techniques and the culinary philosophy behind this masterpiece of peasant cooking. Acquacotta is more than just food—it is living memory: it represents daily toil, community sharing and the profound identity of the Tuscan mountains. Surrounded by the ancient forests of Amiata, you'll understand how the simplicity of ingredients becomes nobility on the plate, thanks to the wisdom of those who transformed what the earth offered into lessons of sustainability and conviviality.