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Arcidosso

The capital of Castagna del Monte Amiata IGP chestnuts, below the Aldobrandeschi fortress.

Arcidosso is one of the finest villages on Monte Amiata, in the province of Grosseto, dominated by the imposing Aldobrandeschi fortress whose origins go back to 860 AD. A real working village, with a full range of services, a market and a lively cultural life, surrounded by centuries-old chestnut woods and by the nature of Monte Labbro, with its wildlife park.

At the table

The queen here is the Castagna del Monte Amiata IGP chestnut: chestnut polenta, castagnaccio, roast chestnuts and cakes made with sweet chestnut flour. Around it, porcini mushrooms, tortelli, game, Tuscan pecorino DOP and ricotta, celebrated with a festival of its own.

Wine and olive oil

Arcidosso lies within the production area of Montecucco DOC and Montecucco Sangiovese DOCG, the Amiata wine that borders on Brunello di Montalcino. And a few kilometres away, Seggiano produces its DOP oil from Olivastra Seggianese, the only single-variety Tuscan oil made from this native cultivar.

Festivals

The flagship event is Castagna in Festa, on the last two weekends of October — in 2026 it reaches its 40th edition: the cellars carved into the rock of the medieval village open up and serve chestnut polenta, roast chestnuts and local dishes, among market stalls and music. In winter, Natale di Luce lights up the castle with illuminations and video mapping.

Distances

Grosseto: approx. 55 minutes · Sea: approx. 1 hour 15 · Monte Amiata (summit and ski slopes): 20 minutes · Siena: 1 hour 15 · Saturnia hot springs: 45 minutes.