Attend the delicious and entertaining Wild Boar Festival of Chianni which has been hosted here since 1976!
Savour the rich flavours of stews, pasta sauces and pies made from the succulent meat of the wild boar and learn all about the ancient traditions of hunting and cooking this animal in the local area.
Book from a fine choice of Chianni vacation villa rentals where you can visit the town with ease and many other wonderful attractions in the Tuscan countryside.
The festival takes place from early to mid-November each year in the medieval town of Chianni in Pisa province. Delicious smells rise from the stalls of cooks throughout the town, serving up their version of a wild boar delicacy among other Slow Food products of Tuscany. Enjoy the lively atmosphere here which is enhanced by the sound of traditional music throughout the day and dancing events at night.
Savour the rich flavours of stews, pasta sauces and pies made from the succulent meat of the wild boar and learn all about the ancient traditions of hunting and cooking this animal in the local area.
Book from a fine choice of Chianni vacation villa rentals where you can visit the town with ease and many other wonderful attractions in the Tuscan countryside.
The festival takes place from early to mid-November each year in the medieval town of Chianni in Pisa province. Delicious smells rise from the stalls of cooks throughout the town, serving up their version of a wild boar delicacy among other Slow Food products of Tuscany. Enjoy the lively atmosphere here which is enhanced by the sound of traditional music throughout the day and dancing events at night.
Restaurants of Chianni open their doors through the Wild Boar Festival and invite visitors in to try wholesome wild boar dishes for excellent prices. Enjoyed along with a robust glass of Vino Novello or new wine, you’re guaranteed to have a satisfied stomach and a happy mood after a few hours of being here!
There are plenty of activities to enjoy in Chianni for all the family. The kids can take part in face painting and toy balloon making games while the adults wander around and learn about the traditions of Tuscan cuisine and sample some wonderful local wines.
There are plenty of activities to enjoy in Chianni for all the family. The kids can take part in face painting and toy balloon making games while the adults wander around and learn about the traditions of Tuscan cuisine and sample some wonderful local wines.
Be sure to also try the popular simple dish here of warm and crusty fresh bread drizzled with the famous Extra Virgin Olive Oil of Chianni.
The olive oil here is harvested by hand and through age old techniques, a rich yellowish green oil is produced with a superb fruity taste.
Come to the Wild Boar Festival of Chianni in November and experience the tastiest vacation you’ve ever had!
The olive oil here is harvested by hand and through age old techniques, a rich yellowish green oil is produced with a superb fruity taste.
Come to the Wild Boar Festival of Chianni in November and experience the tastiest vacation you’ve ever had!
Photo credits
picture 1: Jerzystrzelecki / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 2: Hpschaefer / CC BY 2.0;
picture 3: Tavallai / CC BY 2.0
picture 1: Jerzystrzelecki / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 2: Hpschaefer / CC BY 2.0;
picture 3: Tavallai / CC BY 2.0
