Marrone IGP of Firenzuola
The Marrone PGI di Firenzuola is a typical product renowned for its quality and unique flavour. The Firenzuola area offers an ideal environment for the cultivation of chestnuts, thanks to the combination of soil, climate and agricultural tradition.
Characterised by a thin skin and a sweet flavour, Marrone di Firenzuola is used in numerous traditional recipes, such as roasted chestnuts, jams and desserts. This product is a symbol of quality, recognized at European level with the PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) brand, guaranteeing its origin and processing in compliance with tradition.
Visit Firenzuola during autumn to discover for yourself the chestnut harvest and immerse yourself in the local culture, with festivals and tastings dedicated to this precious fruit of the forest.
Desserts based on PGI chestnuts
- Castagnaccio
- Mont Blanc
- Marron glacé
- Chestnut mousse
- Chestnut cake
- Chestnut cheesecake
- Chestnut jam
- Chestnut flour biscuits
- Chestnut flour pancakes
Savory dishes based on PGI chestnuts
- Chestnut polenta
- Chestnut risotto
- Chestnut gnocchi
- Pasta with chestnut cream
- Chestnut soup