Typical foods:

MUSHROOMS: delicious mushrooms are much appreciated. They are exported to markets of many Italian towns.

SHEEP'S MILK CHEESE: such cheese is made from milk of sheep wichh graze in the sienese hills fields, rich in wormwood: so the "cacio", as it is commonly called, takes a unique taste and aroma.

OLIVE OIL: both olive oil from Seggiano (made from wild olives) and that from San Quirico d'Orcia are excellent.

CHESTNUTS: Monte Amiata is the most important producer of "marroni", special delicious chestnuts sought all over Italy.

WINES: Many great worldwide-known wines(registered first class "d.o.c.g.") are produced and sold in the area. Suffice it to quote Brunello di Montalcino, Morellino di Scansano, Chainti and Nobile di Montepulciano. Lately the much praised Vino di Montecucco is produced in an area close by. 

MEAT: You can find the renowned "Chianina" and "Maremmana" meat (special breeds) in most butcher's shops. 

CAKES: Almond cakes and cheese cakes (made from "ricotta") as well as other special bicuits can be found everywhere.