Food festivals and events in Val d'Orcia 2026
“Val d'Orcia, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a dreamlike landscape where Pecorino di Pienza and Brunello di Montalcino reign supreme.”
Pecorino and Cypress Trees
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Jazz & Wine in Montalcino
Brunello di Montalcino
One of the most prestigious wines in the world, made from Sangiovese Grosso grapes grown in Montalcino.
Val d'Orcia is the most photographed Tuscan landscape in the world and has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2004.
Brunello di Montalcino must age for at least 5 years (6 for Riserva) before being sold.
Discovering the territory
Products, traditions and culture that make this land unique
Prodotti del Territorio
Zafferano di San Gimignano
Saffron cultivated in the San Gimignano area, the finest in Italy.
Piatti della Tradizione
Tradizioni e Cultura
Patrimoni UNESCO
Val d'Orcia
Iconic rural landscape of Tuscany with cypress trees, farmhouses, and rolling hills.
Patrimonio CulturaleCentro storico di Pienza
The 'ideal city' of the Renaissance commissioned by Pope Pius II.
Patrimonio CulturaleTradizioni Popolari
Bravio delle Botti
Race between contrade (neighborhoods) pushing 80 kg barrels uphill in Montepulciano.
Sagra del Tordo
Medieval reenactment and archery competition in Montalcino.
Parchi e Aree Naturali
Parco Artistico Naturale della Val d'Orcia
Protected area featuring the iconic Tuscan landscape with cypress trees and rolling hills.
Personaggi Illustri
Papa Pio II
PopeEnea Silvio Piccolomini, born in Corsignano, refounded the village as Pienza, the 'ideal city'.
Lo Sapevi Che…
“Pienza was the first 'ideal city' of the Renaissance, built by Pope Pius II in 1459.”
Domande Frequenti
1What PDO and PGI products are found in Val d'Orcia?expand_more
Val d'Orcia is home to 3 protected designation products, including: Brunello di Montalcino (DOCG), Pecorino di Pienza (PAT), and Zafferano di San Gimignano (DOP).
2What should I eat in Val d'Orcia?expand_more
Typical dishes of Val d'Orcia include: Pici all'aglione, Crostini di fegatini, and Scottiglia. Each dish tells the gastronomic story of the territory.
3What UNESCO World Heritage sites are in Val d'Orcia?expand_more
Val d'Orcia is home to 2 UNESCO World Heritage sites: Val d'Orcia (Cultural, 2004) and the Historic Center of Pienza (Cultural, 1996).
4What are the most famous festivals in Val d'Orcia?expand_more
Among the most important festivals and events in Val d'Orcia are: Benvenuto Brunello (Montalcino, February); Fiera del Cacio (Pienza, First Sunday of September); Bravio delle Botti (Montepulciano, Last Sunday of August).
5What natural parks are in Val d'Orcia?expand_more
Protected natural areas in Val d'Orcia include the Parco Artistico Naturale della Val d'Orcia (Regional Park).
6Who organizes the festivals in Val d'Orcia?expand_more
Festivals in Val d'Orcia are organized by local communities such as the Consorzio del Brunello di Montalcino and Pro Loco Pienza. These Pro Loco associations and local organizations are the guardians of the territory's gastronomic traditions.