Soup and wine: what a divine combination!

In the spectacular Lucca Hills, among the vineyards surrounding the village of Aquilea, the traditional soup festival takes place, as every year, in the month of August.The main dish is the soup, made with vegetables strictly grown in local farms and accompanied by oil and wine made in Aquilea as well, and for the those who have a sweet tooth our traditional tarts topped with wild herbs, custard or chocolate.The menu includes potato dumplings and home made pasta, cooked according to the original recipe by the local women,which will delight your palate and remind you of your grandmother’s cuisine.

Festival program of the event promoted by Aquilea local committee:

The stand opens at 7pm on 5-6-7 AUGUST

Vegeterians and vegans will enjoy our soup

Meat lovers will take pleasure in our grill specialties

Dessert lovers will be thrilled by our special sweets

Wine and oil experts will appreciate our genuine products

Upon reservation, you can have a special menu for celiacs

Musical entertainment is offered every night

Children playground is available on the premises

Pets are welcome

The event takes place outside

Directions to Aquilea:

Once you are in Lucca, follow the sign for SS12 towards Garfagnana. Take the first exit off SS12 for Ponte a Moriano, then follow the sign for Aquilea on your left side. Aquilea is a little village on top of the hills on the left side  of the river Serchio.

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 via email: [email protected]

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