4 DELICIOUS TUSCAN STAPLES FOR YOUR WEDDING MENU

While the Tuscan region is well known for absolutely amazing pizza, pasta, and panini, Tuscany has many delicious delicacies that you and your guests will fall in love with. A great way to incorporate your chosen destination into your wedding and make the day even more magical is through these flavorful foods that are only found in Tuscany.

Coccoli prosciutto and stracchino
One of the most popular Tuscan delicacies, coccoli literally means “cuddles”. This epic comfort food consists of fried balls of dough that are served with prosciutto and a fresh spreadable cheese (stracchino). This delectable Florentine appetizer comes in a variety of flavors, however, the most traditional is prosciutto and stracchino. This dish also pairs especially well with a Tuscan red wine.

Truffle
Truffles are a Tuscan staple and only grow in specific conditions and areas. These tasty little truffles taste heavenly in fresh handmade tagliatelle, or as a simple oil for dipping bread. We highly recommend these as a must try while you’re in Tuscany.

Bistecca alla Fiorentina

One of Tuscany’s defining delicacies is Bistecca alla Fiorentina. The meat traditionally comes from a Tuscan breed of cattle called Chianina, and is aged for a longer period than other steaks in order to ensure quality in flavor. This is an excellent way to elevate your reception dinner to the next level, while keeping in touch with Tuscany. Be sure to check out our post on the perfect Tuscan wine parings for your events!

Castagnaccio (With a tuscan dessert wine of course)
This Tuscan chestnut cake has a dense, crepe-like quality and pairs deliciously with a Tuscan dessert wine, such as Vin Santo. Prepared with raisins, pine nuts, olive oil, and thyme, Castagnaccio is not an overly sweet dessert, but it is delicious nonetheless. Head over to this blog for more delicious Italian dessert ideas.

By intertwining traditional local delicacies with your own tastes, your wedding day will be unforgettable for you and your guests. So many things make the Tuscan region beautiful and special, but the savory delicacies only found here top our list. Here at Savvy, we want to make your day of love and celebration perfect, and of course, delicious! Reach out to us today for help planning your dream destination wedding with authentic Italian flavor.