Local Gastronomy
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The quality of the gastronomy of the Maremma Collinare alone entices visitors to this splendid and uncontaminated corner of Tuscany. The dishes are as varied as they are delicious and include territory staples such as acquacotta (a classic Tuscan vegetable soup) and lovingly homemade pastas such as pappardelle and tortelli stuffed with chard and ricotta and served with game flavoured sauces. To appreciate the best that this territory has to offer, visitors have to try the incredible local produce and products made with ingredients grown in the area and flavoured with the traditions and history of the landscape. In the Maremma Collinare the cuisine is easy to describe: its all about simple and genuine flavours that are as delicious today as they were centuries ago. The territory’s cooking style fuses the tradition of ancient recipes with the best of modern gastronomic art to produce something that is truly spectacular and unique. From a land that has always depended on wild meats and game, the Maremman Collinare cuisine is flavoured by wild boar, pheasant, hare and deer, but you will also find plenty of rich soups and bruschettas always served with the best olive oil and cheese. This delicious cuisine is accompanied by an array of wines which have achieved DOC and IGT ratings and bring out the flavours of every local dish. In terms of products, the choice found in the Maremma Collinare is endless and includes oil, honey, chestnuts, cheeses, meats and wild game- the true symbol of the territory. With such variety, Maremman gastronomy comes to the table with an endless array of delicacies all waiting to be tried and tasted. |





