Mount Amiata is a treasure trove of products, all waiting to be savored. From the IGP Chestnuts to the DOP Extra Virgin Olive Oil made from the local Olivastra Seggianese olive variety, exploring the flavors of this mountain means discovering the traditions of small towns and rediscovering ancient crops like the Macchiaiola Potato and an old variety of Onion that was cultivated several centuries ago in the garden of an old friars’ convent.

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Olivastra Seggianese Olive Oil

Olivastra olives on the branch An ancient cultivar that gives rise to an oil of excellence The cultivation of olive trees in the Amiata territory has contributed, over the centuries,…

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The Macchie Potato

The two native varieties selected by Genomamiata and the University of Siena A typical product passed down through generations An important contribution comes from the volcanic soils where they are…

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The story of a centuries-old onion

A box of Selva onions. A recently rediscovered product, but cultivated for centuries. We’re talking about the Selva onion, a red onion recently rediscovered thanks to research, but likely cultivated…

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