Sagra · October 30, 2026 – November 1, 2026 · Montisi, Montalcino (SI)
The 26th edition of "Il Primo Olio e altro ancora" celebrates the new olive oil harvest and other typical local products in Montisi. This event offers guided tastings of olive oil, wine, Parmigiano Reggiano, and honey, alongside themed dinners, local markets, and live music. It's a fantastic opportunity to discover the culinary excellence and rich traditions of the region.
Indulge in a delightful array of local specialties, including the star of the show, freshly pressed new olive oil. Savor exquisite wines like Chianti and Vino DOC ORCIA, alongside sparkling wines and even Champagne from Hautvillers. Discover the rich flavors of Parmigiano Reggiano, local honey, and the prized truffle. For those who enjoy a sophisticated sip, a selection of fine distillates will also be available.
Join us for a weekend full of flavor and fun! 📅 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 🍽️ From 7:00 PM: Local contrade and restaurants open for dinners featuring new olive oil and typical products. 🍽️ 9:30 PM: Sparm Cinema Hall: "il Vino DOC ORCIA" Guided wine tasting (reservations required). 📅 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31 📍 Stands and exhibitions open throughout the village. 🍽️ 4:30 PM: SPARM Cinema Hall: "Guided tasting of PARMIGIANO REGGIANO paired with DISTILLATI" (reservations required). 🎭 From 6:00 PM throughout the village: Halloween in Montisi! Come dressed in costume, adults and children alike. 🎭 9:30 PM: Meeting at Teatro della Grancia for children's readings (free admission). 🍽️ 10:00 PM: SPARM Cinema Hall: "il vino CHIANTI" Guided wine tasting (reservations required). 🏆 In Piazza: Awards for the best Halloween costume and carved pumpkin. 📅 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1 🍽️ 9:00 AM: Sparm Cinema Hall: "ave oleum" Guided tasting of Montisi's new OLIO (free, reservations required). 🎨 10:30 AM: Piazzetta del Castello/Casone: Art exhibition by Renzo Regoli, Francesco Sedda, Lorenzo Fumanti. 🎵 10:30 AM: Piazzetta del Castello/Casone: Music journey 80-020 with DjOz Fun (free admission). 🎵 From 12:00 PM throughout the village: "Montisi Buskers: a village in music" with musical groups entertaining the borgo. 🎵 12:15 PM: In Castello: Live Music with Duccio Gabbrielli. 🎨🎵 2:00 PM: In Castello: Renzo Regoli Song and Painting Live. 🍄 2:00 PM: "Truffle Hunt" educational excursion to a truffle ground (reservations required), meeting at Il Barrino. 🏭 From 3:00 PM: Frantoio La Romita: Olive mill tour (free, reservations required). 🏰 3:30 PM: Grancia di Montisi: Guided tour of the "Grancia di Montisi" (free, reservations required). 🚶 4:30 PM: "Il Primo olio" Hiking tour (reservations required). 📍 10:30 AM: Stands and exhibitions open throughout the village. 🏭 10:30 AM: Frantoio La Romita: Olive mill tour (free, reservations required). 🥂 11:30 AM: Sparm Cinema Hall: Guided tasting of BOLLICINE "...until we meet the Champagne of Hautvillers" (reservations required). 🍄 11:30 AM / 6:00 PM: "Truffle Hunt" educational excursion to a truffle ground (reservations required), meeting at Il Barrino di Montisi. 🎵 12:15 PM: Throughout the village: Performance by the street band "Arcidosso street band." 🍯 2:00 PM: SPARM Cinema Hall: "Il Miele..." Guided honey tasting mini-course (reservations required). 🏆 3:00 PM: Cinema Sparm: Awards for "Il mi olio è meglio del tuo" amateur olive oil competition. 🔭 6:00 PM / 8:00 PM: Terrazzone: Autumn starry sky observatory. 🍽️ SATURDAY AND SUNDAY: Enjoy typical lunches and dinners featuring "novo" olive oil at local restaurants and contrade. 🛍️ Explore stands offering new olive oil and other traditional local products. 🖼️ Throughout the village: Exhibitions of ceramics, terracotta, paintings, antiques, and English objects. 🏛️ Places of interest open to the public: IL MUSEO DELLA COMPAGNIA, THE CHURCHES, IL TEATRO DELLA GRANCIA. 🧀 Don't miss the Parmigiano Reggiano sales point from "LATTERIA CAMPOLA" and other typical products from Emilia Romagna.