Poggioferro Tortello Festival

The Poggioferro Tortello Festival

The Poggioferro Tortello Festival is one of the most cherished food and wine events in the Tuscan Maremma. It takes place in the village of Poggioferro, a small hamlet in the Municipality of Scansano, in the Province of Grosseto, and celebrates the signature dish of Maremma peasant cuisine: handmade tortelli.

Organized by the Anspi Santa Croce association with the patronage of the Scansano municipal administration, the festival is held every year in May, spread over two weekends. It is a genuine village celebration where local cooks prepare pasta according to traditional recipes, and the proceeds support local community activities.

The flavors of the Maremma on your table

The absolute star is, of course, the Maremma tortello, filled with ricotta and spinach and served in two classic versions: with meat sauce or butter and sage. Alongside the tortelli, the menu offers typical local flavors: local cold cuts, sausages and beans, and to finish on a sweet note, strawberries with cream and classic biscuits. Everything is paired with the essential Morellino di Scansano, the DOCG red wine that has made this area of Tuscany famous.

An environmentally conscious festival

In recent years, the Poggioferro Tortello Festival has distinguished itself as one of the first events in the Maremma to adopt environmental sustainability criteria, with a particular focus on waste reduction and management. A virtuous example of how tradition can go hand in hand with respect for the land.

Music and village atmosphere

Beyond the great food, every evening of the festival is enlivened by live music and DJ sets, while Sunday afternoons host local choirs and folk groups. The atmosphere is that of an authentic Maremma village feast: outdoor tables, conviviality, and the warmth of the Poggioferro community welcoming visitors from all over Tuscany.