Maremma Truffle Festival

A day entirely dedicated to the Maremma truffle

The Maremma Truffle Festival in Campagnatico, in the province of Grosseto, is the event that celebrates the Tuber Aestivum Vitt., the prized summer truffle that grows in the woods of the Tuscan Maremma. Organized by the Pro Loco of Campagnatico, the event offers an original format that weaves together technical insight, field experience, and culinary conviviality, all set within one of the most evocative medieval villages in the Ombrone valley.

The day's program

The day is divided into three distinct moments, designed to guide participants from theory to tasting:

• 5:00 PM - Technical seminar at the Municipal Theatre, dedicated to learning about the Maremma truffle, its characteristics, and techniques for harvesting and preservation.
• 6:00 PM - Practical truffle hunting demonstration, an opportunity to observe the work of truffle hunters and their dogs, the silent protagonists of this ancient tradition.
• 8:00 PM - Communal dinner with a tasting menu entirely dedicated to the truffle, in the convivial atmosphere that is the true soul of Maremma festivals.

One detail highlights the organization's care: the truffle is harvested and served fresh, specifically for the exact number of booked participants, guaranteeing a high-quality experience.

Campagnatico, a truffle village in the Maremma

Perched on a rocky spur overlooking the Ombrone valley, Campagnatico is a medieval village with its charm intact, once a fiefdom of the Aldobrandeschi family and mentioned by Dante in the Purgatorio. Its walls, the Aldobrandeschi fortress, and frescoed churches provide the backdrop for a genuine gastronomic tradition, featuring cured meats, cheeses, Maremma tortelli, and wild boar. In this context, the truffle finds its natural celebration, a gift from the woods surrounding the town.

An authentic Tuscan event

More than just a mass-market food festival, the Maremma Truffle Festival is an intimate and well-curated event, ideal for those who want to discover the true flavors of Tuscany away from the most crowded tourist circuits. It is the perfect opportunity to combine a visit to the village, a walk through the Maremma hills, and an evening of fine dining dedicated to one of the treasures of the Grosseto land.