Tartufesta - White Truffle and Local Products Market

The Tartufesta of Montaione

The Tartufesta is the most important and highly anticipated event of the year in Montaione, a small village in the Valdelsa area of the province of Florence, in the heart of Tuscany. For over thirty years, this market exhibition has celebrated the white truffle (Tuber magnatum pico) and the entire local supply chain of typical products, transforming the historic center into a grand stage for autumn aromas, flavors, and traditions.

The Truffle Village

The hills of Montaione, with the woods of Evola and Carfalo, have always been truffle country: a vocation that the local municipality and truffle hunters proudly uphold. During Tartufesta, the village hosts stalls selling fresh truffles, as well as producers of Chianti wine, cheeses, cured meats, extra virgin olive oil, saffron, honey, and jams. It is the perfect opportunity to discover the food and wine excellence of the Tuscan Valdelsa in an authentic and intimate setting.

Program and Atmosphere

The festival offers a rich and varied program, typically spread over the last two Sundays of October, often with a preview on Saturday evening. Highlights include:

• TartuRé: the exhibition and sale of fresh truffles by local truffle hunters;
• La Via dei Sapori: a route dedicated to local producers and regional excellence;
• Arts & Crafts Market: craftsmanship and creativity along the village streets;
• Cooking shows and CookingArtShow with renowned chefs preparing truffle dishes;
• Truffle hunting demonstrations with trained dogs;
• Guided excursions in the woods, horseback riding, and visits to the Jerusalem of San Vivaldo;
• Live music, children's entertainment, and the convivial ritual of AperiTartufo.

Autumn Flavors

Throughout the Tartufesta period, and for over a month, Montaione's restaurants offer special truffle-based menus as part of the Il Tartufo nel Piatto (Truffle on the Plate) initiative: a way to extend the celebration and enjoy the precious tuber through local culinary interpretations. With its warm colors, forest scents, and the hospitality of the village, Tartufesta is an unmissable stop on the Tuscan gastronomic autumn calendar.