Trequanda New Olive Oil Festival

The festival celebrating the green gold of the Crete Senesi

The Trequanda New Olive Oil Festival is the autumn event that, every October, fills the villages of the Municipality of Trequanda with scents and flavors, right in the heart of the Crete Senesi, in the province of Siena, just a stone's throw from the Val d'Orcia. The absolute star is the new extra virgin olive oil, the flagship product of this corner of Tuscany, celebrated at the most magical moment of its production: the pressing of the freshly harvested olives.

Two weekends, two villages

The event is traditionally spread over two weekends in October. The first takes place in the small and charming village of Castelmuzio, a hamlet of Trequanda overlooking the Sienese hills, featuring visits to the olive mill, guided tastings, and a dinner featuring the new oil. The second weekend brings the historic center of Trequanda to life with Pro Loco stalls, exhibitors, and musical entertainment. It is the perfect opportunity to discover two authentic villages, far from the main tourist flows, during the season when the Tuscan countryside is dressed in autumn colors.

What to expect at the festival

• New oil tastings: freshly pressed oil, with its intense and slightly spicy taste, served on a classic slice of Tuscan bread.
• Olive mill visits: to discover the olive processing up close and learn the secrets of high-quality extra virgin oil.
• Producer market: along the village streets, stalls featuring oil, wine, and typical local products.
• Food stalls: menus based on the new oil offered by local restaurants and the Pro Loco.
• Exhibitions, workshops, and shows: art displays, themed workshops, and live music animating the squares.

Oil, the identity of a territory

In a landscape shaped by ancient olive trees, vineyards, and clay hills, olive growing has been part of the identity of Trequanda and its villages for centuries. The New Olive Oil Festival was created to promote this tradition and guide visitors in discovering a product of excellence, told by those who cultivate and produce it. In past editions, the festival has also hosted guided oil evaluations, botanical painting workshops, sculpture exhibitions, and musical moments, confirming itself as an event that combines gastronomy, culture, and conviviality.

A weekend in authentic Tuscany

Participating in the New Olive Oil Festival means immersing yourself in the truest Tuscany, that of small towns and genuine flavors. Between a tasting and a walk through the medieval alleys of Castelmuzio and Trequanda, the event is the ideal occasion for an autumn weekend dedicated to good food and tradition, in the heart of the Crete Senesi.