TartufiAmo

TartufiAmo, the truffle takes center stage in Castiglion Fiorentino

TartufiAmo is the truffle festival that returns every spring to Castiglion Fiorentino, in the province of Arezzo, in the heart of the Tuscan Valdichiana. The event is organized by the Rione Cassero, one of the three historic districts that bring the city's famous Palio dei Rioni to life, and takes place at the Circolo La Noceta. It is a highly anticipated gastronomic event that transforms the local club for a weekend into a large communal table open to families, friends, and passing visitors.

A menu entirely dedicated to the truffle

The common thread of the festival is, of course, the truffle, a prized product of these hills, featured in numerous Tuscan culinary preparations. The gastronomic offering ranges from appetizers to meat main courses:

• Appetizers: terrine with bread, melted cheese, and truffle
• First courses: truffle tagliolini and white truffle lasagna
• Main courses: steak, sliced beef (tagliata), and roasted ham with truffle

For those who do not like truffles, the menu always includes tasty alternatives, such as pizzas, penne with meat sauce, and rosemary-scented sliced beef. The dishes are paired with excellent local wines and craft beers.

Folklore and neighborhood life

TartufiAmo is more than just a food festival: it is one of the moments that define the life of the Rione Cassero throughout the year. The district is a key player in the Palio dei Rioni of Castiglion Fiorentino, a historical re-enactment featuring a costumed pageant, musicians, flag-throwers, and a race held on the third Sunday of June. Attending TartufiAmo means connecting with the authentic, popular spirit of the town, where neighborhood traditions remain deeply felt.

Castiglion Fiorentino and the Valdichiana

A village of Etruscan and medieval origin perched between Arezzo and Cortona, Castiglion Fiorentino is an ideal stop to discover the Arezzo Valdichiana: the historic center with the Torre del Cassero, its churches, views of the Tuscan countryside, and a high-quality food and wine tradition. A festival like TartufiAmo is the perfect opportunity to combine a visit to the village with an evening of good food in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.