ITALY-TUSCANY COUNTRYSIDE-Massa e Cozzile

ITALY - TUSCANY COUNTRYSIDE - Massa e Cozzile

Massa e Cozzile is located in the province of Pistoia, in the middle of Valdinievole. The community is mostly located in the hills. The core of Massa is of medieval origin and only sparsely populated. Cozzile is located higher up and is known for its well-preserved medieval fortress (built around 1100 and very well preserved to this day).


Traditions & typical products

The chestnut forests around Massa e Cozzile fruit. You can enjoy chestnuts cooked over charcoal (frugiate) or boiled (boiled chestnuts). Also very good is the chestnut flour (or chestnut) that is used to achieve "necci", a typical dessert, similar to crepes, filled with ricotta.