Tuscan cuisine refers to the culinary traditions of the Tuscan region in Italy celebrated for its simplicity and focus on fresh, high-quality ingredients like olive oil, legumes, and meats. Rooted in peasant food, called cucina povera in Italian, it emphasizes seasonal ingredients and straightforward flavors over complex sauces and spices.
Tuscany is also home to some of the most famous wines in the world such as Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino, and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, and to well-known wine styles including Carmignano and Chianti.
Bread plays a very important role in Tuscan cuisine. One specialty of Tuscan cuisine is a white, plain, unsalted bread. This bread accompanies all foods. This bread has its origin in the 16th century when salt was heavily taxed. Examples of Tuscan bread include Pane di patate della Garfagnana, pane sciocco, and pane Toscano.
Some well-known Tuscan dishes include bistecca alla fiorentina, acquacotta, agnellotti, ribollita and panzanella.
