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Rustic Tuscan spring picnic with pecorino cheese, fresh fava beans, artichokes, bread and a bottle of Chianti set on a wooden table in the countryside.

Springtime in Florence is a feast for the senses. As winter fades, Tuscan markets come alive with tender artichokes, fresh fava beans, and young pecorino cheese. Locals prepare traditional Easter breads and sweets, and savory lamb dishes take center stage at family gatherings. From lively Pasquetta picnics in the countryside to bustling food festivals celebrating seasonal bounty, spring in Florence offers a delicious journey through Tuscany’s culinary heritage.

Basket full of freshly picked Sangiovese grapes during the vendemmia in Tuscany, with vineyards and hills in the background.

There’s no better time to visit Tuscany than during the vendemmia – the grape harvest season. Discover how Italians celebrate this annual wine harvest with traditional festivals, grape picking experiences, hearty farm lunches, and of course plenty of wine tasting across Chianti, Montalcino, Montepulciano, and Bolgheri. Immerse yourself in Tuscany’s cultural grape harvest celebrations and savor the full flavor of this centuries-old tradition.