What can you eat in Massa Marittima?

À Massa Marittimathere you'll mainly find Maremma cuisine: try the tortelli maremmani, large ravioli filled with ricotta and spinach, usually served with tomato sauce or butter and sage. The recipe and filling can vary from one restaurant to another.

Another rustic dish to look for on the menu: theacquacotta, a vegetable and bread soup, often topped with an egg and pecorino. The wild boar stew is also common in the hinterland, sometimes served with pasta. You can accompany the meal with a local pecorino and olive oil from the Metal Hills. Game or vegetable dishes depend more on the season; check the daily menu rather than counting on a specific dish.

As for wine, ask for a 19. Monteregio di Massa Marittima DOC : the local appellation comes in several styles, so red is not the only choice. To finish, cantucci and Vin Santo make the classic pairing. One nuance: Massa Marittima is inland; the cuisine associated with it is more that of the hills than of the seaside resorts. Menus vary from place to place, and some specialties are not offered every day.