Nero d'Estate – Wines & Truffles of the San Miniato Hills
Wines from the San Miniato Hills and summer black truffles in the heart of San Miniato
About Nero d'Estate
Nero d'Estate: Wine and Truffles take center stage in San Miniato
For two evenings, the historic center of San Miniato, in the Province of Pisa, showcases its culinary soul with Nero d'Estate – Wines & Truffles of the San Miniato Hills. The event, in its first edition, is organized by the Fondazione San Miniato Promozione in collaboration with the Municipality, and was created to highlight two excellences that have made this corner of Tuscany famous: the wine of the San Miniato Hills and the summer black truffle (the scorzone).
What to expect
The heart of the event is the large tasting area set up in Piazza della Repubblica, at the foot of the Seminary, where visitors can sample and purchase local products. The program features around one hundred labels for tasting and about twenty local producers, with the support of sommeliers from the European School of Sommeliers who guide the public in discovering the wines of the hills surrounding the city.
- Wine tastings of the San Miniato Hills and summer black truffle;
- Show-cooking hosted by the San Miniato Earth Market (Slow Food network);
- Visit to MuTart, the museum dedicated to the truffles of San Miniato;
- Historical pageant of San Miniato with flag-wavers and musicians (Saturday evening);
- Entertainment for all ages, music, soft clubbing, and DJ sets.
A land with a unique flavor
San Miniato is a name known to truffle lovers worldwide: these hills between Pisa and Florence are famous primarily for the prized autumn white truffle, but in summer, the scorzone takes center stage, alongside wines from an area with a growing reputation for quality. With Nero d'Estate, San Miniato anticipates the truffle season and offers a convivial opportunity to discover the gastronomic identity of the San Miniato Hills in the setting of one of Tuscany's most charming hilltop villages.
The goal of the organizers, as emphasized by the municipal administration, is to build a shared identity for the territory, where wine and truffles are not just a gastronomic heritage but also a strong element of identity for the San Miniato community.
How to make the most of the event
The evenings take place between late afternoon and late night, with the historic center becoming pedestrian-only from 8:00 PM. A free shuttle service connects the valley parking lots to the heart of the village, making it easy to reach Piazza della Repubblica without worrying about parking.
Nero d'Estate — edition 2026
The first edition of Nero d'Estate takes place in Piazza della Repubblica, in the historic center of San Miniato, on Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14, 2026. The stars of the show are the wines of the San Miniato Hills – with about one hundred labels available for tasting from twenty local producers and the sommeliers of the European School of Sommeliers – and the summer black truffle. There will also be show-cooking by the Earth Market (Slow Food), visits to the MuTart, a historical pageant with flag-wavers, and a full program of music, soft clubbing, and entertainment for all ages.
Programme Nero d'Estate 2026
Saturday, June 13
- Opening of the wine and summer black truffle tasting area (from 5:30 PM)
- Tasting stands with about 100 labels and twenty producers, sommeliers from the European School of Sommeliers
- Pedestrianization of the historic center from 8:00 PM
- Historical pageant of San Miniato with flag-wavers and musicians (evening)
- Shows, music, soft clubbing, and DJ sets until late
Sunday, June 14
- Wine and summer black truffle tasting area (from 5:30 PM)
- Show-cooking by the San Miniato Earth Market
- Dishes dedicated to the territory (including the "San Miniato Paella" with seasonal vegetables and spelt, with vegetarian options available)
- Visit to MuTart
- Music and entertainment for children and families
Indicative program based on information released by the organizers; for detailed schedules and updates, please refer to the official channels of the Fondazione San Miniato Promozione and the Municipality of San Miniato.
Highlights Nero d'Estate 2026
- About 100 wines from the San Miniato Hills available for tasting from twenty producers
- Summer black truffle (scorzone) as the star
- Historical pageant of San Miniato with flag-wavers
- Show-cooking by the Earth Market (Slow Food) and visit to the MuTart
- Music, soft clubbing, and DJ sets in Piazza della Repubblica
Prices Nero d'Estate 2026
Practical information — Nero d'Estate
How to get there
By car: San Miniato is just a few minutes from the San Miniato exit of the FI-PI-LI highway, which connects Florence, Pisa, and Livorno. The historic center is pedestrianized from 8:00 PM (from Piazza Dante to Piazza Grifoni).
By train: San Miniato–Fucecchio station (Florence–Pisa line), in the San Miniato Basso area, from which you can reach the historic center.
Free shuttle
A free shuttle service runs from 6:00 PM until midnight, from the La Scala Cemetery / San Miniato Basso area to Piazza Dante and the historic center.
Hours
Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14, 2026, from approximately 5:30 PM to 11:30 PM.
Admission
Access to the area is free; tastings and samples are paid according to the prices at each stand. It is recommended to check details on the channels of the Fondazione San Miniato Promozione and the Municipality.
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Where does it take place — Nero d'Estate
Piazza della Repubblica
Piazza della Repubblica, 56028 San Miniato