Chiocchio Wild Boar Festival

A tradition spanning over forty years

In the heart of the Florentine Chianti, in the hamlet of Chiocchio along the road climbing from Greve in Chianti towards the hills, one of the area's most beloved festivals has been held for over forty years: the Chiocchio Wild Boar Festival. Organized by the Circolo Ricreativo Culturale ARCI Chiocchio, it has become an unmissable event for the residents of Greve in Chianti and for the many food lovers who travel from neighboring towns, and even from Florence, to this corner of the Province of Florence to enjoy the king of Tuscan game cuisine.

Wild boar, the star of the Tuscan table

Wild boar has always been a symbol of the gastronomy of the Chianti hills, where hunting and peasant cooking have transformed a robust, flavorful meat into dishes that define the identity of this land. At the Chiocchio festival, wild boar is served in all its traditional forms: from appetizers of crostini and cured meats to pappardelle and penne with wild boar ragù, polenta topped with sauce, and the famous stewed wild boar, accompanied by country-style side dishes and a good glass of Chianti wine.

Village atmosphere

What makes this festival special is not just the food, but the authentic atmosphere of a village feast. Evenings at the ARCI Club are often sold out: lively tables, volunteers in the kitchen, affordable prices, and that genuine conviviality found only in the hamlets of the Tuscan countryside. Over the years, the event has accompanied dinners with social moments like the traditional pairs briscola tournament, a sign of a festival designed first and foremost as a community occasion.

In the heart of Chianti

Attending the Chiocchio Wild Boar Festival also means discovering one of Tuscany's most famous territories. Greve in Chianti, with its scenic Piazza Matteotti, is considered the gateway to the Chianti Classico, a land of vineyards, historic cellars, and medieval villages. A visit to the festival can easily be combined with a day on the wine roads, turning the trip into a short journey through the flavors and hilly landscapes of the Florentine Chianti.