Marzuolo Truffle Festival in Ponte a Egola

A festival dedicated to the Marzuolo truffle

The Marzuolo Truffle Festival in Ponte a Egola is a spring food and wine event held in the village of Ponte a Egola, within the municipality of San Miniato, in the province of Pisa. The event celebrates the Marzuolo truffle (Tuber borchii), a variety that matures between late winter and early spring, just as the famous white truffle of the San Miniato hills fades from the scene. It is a wonderful opportunity to discover a lesser-known but equally prized product in one of Italy's most prestigious areas for truffle cultivation.

Where and when

The festival takes place at the Circolo La Ruga, located at Via 1° Maggio 200 in Ponte a Egola. The format is that of a convivial banquet: dinner on Friday and Saturday and lunch on Sunday, with the kitchen serving unique truffle-based dishes paired with local specialties and regional wines. Given the popularity of the event, table reservations are highly recommended.

The link to the Palio del Cuoio

The event is organized by the Palio del Cuoio Committee and all the Rioni (districts) of Ponte a Egola. The Palio del Cuoio is the village's main identity-defining festival, tied to the historic leather-tanning tradition of San Miniato and Ponte a Egola, one of Italy's leading districts for leather processing. The truffle festival is therefore much more than just a gastronomic event: it is a moment of gathering that involves the Rioni and keeps the village's community spirit alive throughout the year.

The land of truffles

San Miniato is universally known as the city of the truffle: its white truffle is among the most sought-after in the world, and an internationally acclaimed exhibition-market is dedicated to it every autumn. The Marzuolo Truffle Festival offers a different, more intimate perspective on this tradition, highlighting a seasonal truffle in a popular and family-friendly setting, far from the major tourist crowds.

Why attend

• Taste unique dishes featuring Marzuolo truffle, a variety typical of the Tuscan spring.
• Experience the authentic conviviality of a village festival run by the local Rioni.
• Discover Ponte a Egola and San Miniato, the heart of Tuscany's leather and truffle district.
• Pair local specialties with regional wines in a genuine atmosphere.