A Veglia sulle Aie in Montespertoli

Peasant evening gatherings come alive in the hills of Montespertoli

A Veglia sulle Aie is the summer festival that brings back one of the most deeply rooted traditions of the Tuscan countryside: the veglia, that evening moment when, in the past, farming families would gather on the threshing floor to chat, eat, sing, and spend time together after a long day in the fields. Now in its thirteenth year, the event takes place in Montespertoli, a municipality in the Florentine Chianti area in the province of Florence, in the heart of Tuscany, transforming local farmsteads, cellars, and agricultural estates into open-air stages.

Eight farms, one entire summer

The concept is simple and charming: eight local farms in the Montespertoli area take turns hosting the 'veglia', each for one week. From June 23 to August 25, 2026, every farm opens its threshing floor to welcome visitors, offering the best of their food and wine production amidst a landscape of vineyards, olive groves, and rolling hills. It is a traveling journey that allows you to discover, week after week, different corners of the Montespertoli countryside.

What you can do at the festival

• Tastings of local wines and farm-to-table products
• Themed dinners featuring authentic local flavors
• Walks through vineyards and olive groves to explore the landscape
• Workshops on agricultural crafts and rural culture
• Storytelling and performances, with live music in the evenings
• Stargazing under the clear hill sky
• Activities for children and moments designed for families

A community celebration

Promoted by the Municipality of Montespertoli with the patronage of the Tuscany Region, A Veglia sulle Aie is much more than a food festival: it is a community celebration that enhances the rural identity of the area, supports local farms, and offers residents and tourists the chance to experience the Tuscan countryside in its most authentic form. As noted by the Councilor for Culture, Annalisa Giotti, it is now "an event that our territory looks forward to every year with great affection." Affordable prices and a family-friendly atmosphere make it one of the most genuine summer experiences in the Florentine Chianti.