Massa Gustorum
The premium food and wine market exhibition in the heart of Massa Marittima
About Massa Gustorum
Massa Gustorum: The taste of Maremma at the Ex Convento delle Clarisse
Massa Gustorum is the food and wine event that transforms the evocative Ex Convento delle Clarisse in Piazza XXIV Maggio, Massa Marittima, into a showcase for the finest agri-food products in the province of Grosseto. Organized by the Slow Food Monteregio chapter with the patronage of the Municipality, the event brings producers who embody the Slow Food philosophy of good, clean, and fair food to this medieval village in the Colline Metallifere.
A market exhibition of excellent products
The heart of the event is the market exhibition, which gathers dozens of stalls from local producers. Walking among the stands, visitors can meet local winemakers, olive oil producers, cheesemakers, butchers, beekeepers, and brewers, with the opportunity to taste and purchase:
- Wine from the Monteregio and Tuscan coast vineyards;
- Extra virgin olive oil from the Colline Metallifere;
- Zero-kilometer cheeses, cured meats, and honey;
- Flours, vegetables, desserts, and craft beer;
- Local artisanal products, with artists and craftsmen at work.
Culture, sustainability, and tradition
Massa Gustorum is more than just a market: it is a journey that weaves together taste, culture, and sustainability. The program alternates between conferences on food and health, book presentations dedicated to extra virgin olive oil, free masterclasses, and convivial moments in collaboration with the Bernardino Lotti Institute, whose culinary students prepare local dishes and lunches.
The spectacle of the Terzieri
Among the most anticipated highlights is the performance by the Compagnia degli Sbandieratori e Musici della Società dei Terzieri di Massa Marittima, whose flags and drums evoke the city's medieval soul and accompany visitors throughout the afternoon.
An event rooted in the territory
For several editions, Massa Gustorum has established itself as a reference point for producers, enthusiasts, and the curious, promoting the network of Slow Food chapters in the Maremma and on the Tuscan coast. The setting of the Ex Convento delle Clarisse, in the historic center of Massa Marittima, gives the event a unique atmosphere, blending art, history, and the authentic flavors of Tuscany.
Massa Gustorum — edition 2026
Massa Gustorum 2026: Two days of taste, culture, and sustainability
For the first time in its history, the 2026 edition of Massa Gustorum took place over two days, Saturday, May 16, and Sunday, May 17, confirming its status as a reference point for producers and enthusiasts in the Maremma. Organized by Slow Food Monteregio with the patronage of the Municipality of Massa Marittima and the collaboration of Slow Food Tuscany and the Bernardino Lotti Institute, the event intertwined local flavors, cultural insights, and a focus on health and sustainability.
Saturday opened with a conference dedicated to the relationship between nutrition and prevention, followed by a convivial dinner. On Sunday, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, the Ex Convento delle Clarisse hosted the producers' market exhibition, the presentation of the 2026 Extra Virgin Olive Oil Guide, lunch prepared by students of the Bernardino Lotti Institute, a free masterclass, and the performance of the flag-wavers of the Società dei Terzieri.
Programme Massa Gustorum 2026
2026 Program
Saturday, May 16
- 5:00 PM - Conference "Food and oncological diseases: the role of nutrition in prevention" at the Gaetano Badii Municipal Library, with Claudio Seghi (Slow Food Monteregio), Dr. Olivia Passaleva (nutritionist biologist), Dr. Francesco Marino (Artoi Foundation), and Dr. Aldo Chioni (Oncology Department, Massa Marittima Hospital).
- 9:00 PM - Dinner at Osteria da Tronca (reservation required).
Sunday, May 17 (10:00 AM - 8:00 PM)
- 10:00 AM - Opening with Mayor Irene Marconi and Slow Food Tuscany President Massimo Rovai.
- 11:00 AM - Presentation of the 2026 Extra Virgin Olive Oil Guide with the awarding of certificates to winning companies; "Taste Encounters," a walk among the producers' stands.
- 12:30 PM - Lunch prepared by students of the Bernardino Lotti Institute.
- 3:30 PM - Free masterclass "Chestnut flour and labels" with Dr. Patrizia Salusti.
- 5:30 PM - Performance by the Flag-wavers of the Società dei Terzieri di Massa Marittima.
- 8:00 PM - Closing.
Highlights Massa Gustorum 2026
- First edition held over two days
- Market exhibition of local Slow Food producers
- Presentation of the 2026 Extra Virgin Olive Oil Guide
- Conference on nutrition and oncological prevention
- Free masterclass on chestnut flour
- Performance by the Flag-wavers of the Terzieri of Massa Marittima
Prices Massa Gustorum 2026
Practical information — Massa Gustorum
Location
Ex Convento delle Clarisse, Piazza XXIV Maggio, 58024 Massa Marittima (GR), Tuscany.
How to get there
By car: from the SS1 Aurelia, take the Follonica Nord exit, then the SS439 towards Massa Marittima. The historic center is reachable on foot from nearby parking areas. By train: Follonica station on the Tyrrhenian line, then bus to Massa Marittima.
Admission
Admission to the market exhibition is free. Some initiatives (dinners, lunches, guided tastings) may require reservations and a contribution.
Contacts
Slow Food Monteregio - tel. +39 348 3890862 - email [email protected]
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Where does it take place — Massa Gustorum
Ex Convento delle Clarisse
Piazza XXIV Maggio, 58024 Massa Marittima