Aglione della Valdichiana: Tuscany’s Gentle Giant Garlic
Discover Aglione, Tuscany’s giant sweet garlic from the Valdichiana. History, fun facts and traditional recipes like Pici all’Aglione, the most iconic local dish.
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The Aglione of Valdichiana may look like garlic, but it’s a world of its own: large bulbs, sweet aroma, and a delicate flavour that never bites.
Locals call it the gentle giant — a true symbol of our rural tradition.
✨ Curiosities about Aglione
• It’s not garlic! – It belongs to an ancient variety distinct from common garlic.
• Huge cloves – One clove can weigh over 100 grams.
• Delicately sweet – No sharpness, no bitterness, no strong aftertaste.
• A local heritage – Revived by farmers who saved it from disappearing.
• The star of Pici – The iconic sauce of the Valdichiana.
✨ Tips from the Podere
If you want to taste Aglione at its best, look for trattorias serving homemade Pici all’Aglione — it’s the definitive Valdichiana experience.
And if you'd like to buy some to take home, we’ll be happy to suggest local farms and producers.
Aglione is proof that Tuscany’s soul lies in simplicity: honest ingredients, grown with care, turned into unforgettable flavours.