Porto Ercole, Italy, October 2026: Argentario Golf & Wellness Resort, Autograph Collection, is inviting guests to discover the flavours of Tuscany through a series of special dining evenings celebrating the region’s culinary traditions.
Taking place over the coming months, these themed evenings will shine a spotlight on the local cuisine of Tuscany and Maremma, further strengthening the Resort’s reputation as a dining destination alongside its renowned golf and wellness experiences.
As summer gives way to autumn, the menus reflect the changing season, bringing together organic fruit, vegetables and honey produced on the Resort’s grounds with fresh ingredients sourced from local producers and the nearby coast.
At the heart of these culinary experiences is Executive Chef Emiliano Lombardelli, a native of Monte Argentario, whose cooking combines a deep respect for local traditions with a creative, contemporary approach. Known for bringing fresh ideas to classic recipes and developing his own signature dishes, Chef Lombardelli continues to celebrate the flavours of his homeland in new and exciting ways.
His culinary vision has also played an important role in the Resort’s recent inclusion in the prestigious Gambero Rosso Guide 2026.
Examples of seasonal dishes by Chef Lombardelli: Cappelletti made with Morellino wine-infused pasta,
and lightly hay-smoked roe deer tartare served with a creamy egg sauce.
‘I like to offer enticing and, above all, delicious dishes,’ says Emiliano. ‘The inspiration comes from this extraordinary territory that I was fortunate enough to grow up in. Thanks to its climate and geography, Maremma is a generous treasure trove of extraordinary raw ingredients from fish and meat to farm produce and aromatic herbs that offer a chef the finest tools to create amazing dishes.’
Lombardelli’s cuisine is indeed a natural extension of Tuscan Maremma, a corner of Italy that smells of wild fennel, rosemary, and myrtle, translating into dishes that serve as a tribute the land.
The series begins on October 17 with an Olive Oil evening celebrating the annual harvest from the Resort’s centuries-old olive trees, some of which grow alongside the golf course. The olives are pressed into organic extra virgin olive oil, used in the Resort’s kitchens and served in its restaurants with homemade bread and pinsa.
The Olive Oil evening will celebrate the freshly pressed oil with a menu featuring traditional Tuscan appetisers, bread with black kale and cannellini beans, pasta with cured pork cheek, and pork tenderloin with Tuscan-style liver and olive oil mashed potatoes. Even dessert will feature olive oil biscuits served with pumpkin and chestnuts.
Chef Emiliano Lombardelli and the organic olives harvested along Argentario Golf Club (PGA National Italy)
On October 24, Maremma’s Finest will showcase the region’s culinary traditions, starting with local aged cheeses and cured meats, followed by Maremma beef tartare, ricotta-filled pasta from Manciano and padellaccia, a traditional rustic pork dish. The evening will end with ricotta cake, persimmon jelly and chocolate.
On November 7, the Wild Boar Feast will celebrate Tuscany’s hunting season with a menu dedicated to this regional speciality. Guests will enjoy wild boar cured meats, terrine with spiced brioche and pickled vegetables, pappardelle pasta with juniper and a white wild boar ragù, followed by slow-braised wild boar with herb-infused polenta.
Beyond the seasonal dining events, guests can enjoy a variety of culinary experiences throughout the year, including group cooking and cocktail classes, as well as olive oil, wine and spirits tastings.
Wine tastings are led by sommelier Nicola Alocci, who oversees the Resort’s wine cellar, featuring renowned Tuscan labels, lesser-known local producers and a selection of biodynamic and natural wines.
As autumn gives way to the festive season, Chef Lombardelli and his team will turn their attention to New Year’s Eve, with special celebratory dinners at both Dama Dama Restaurant and Club House Restaurant.
The menus will feature festive favourites such as oysters, cured meats, scallops, king prawns and beef fillet, followed after midnight by traditional Italian New Year’s specialities, including cotechino, zampone, lentils and grapes.
And of course, at this time of the year, Argentario’s chefs prepare Christmas Panettone with love, skill, passion and patience for dessert. Pastry Chef Filippo de Bernardi and Emiliano personally select all the ingredients, including natural yeast, to prepare their very own special version of this seasonal iconic dessert.
As is traditional at Argentario, the evening will finish with a spectacular firework display to bring in the New Year and a DJ set to dance into 2027.
‘We are very proud of the talents of our chef, Emiliano, and his team in the kitchen here Argentario Golf & Wellness Resort and we are keen to promote the Resort as a top destination for delicious cuisine alongside our golf and wellness,’ comments Augusto Orsini, owner of Argentario. ‘Autumn is the perfect season to host these themed evenings thanks to the variety and abundance of produce at this time of year and at a time when the Resort is a little quieter after the busy summer.’
The Resort’s focus on locally sourced ingredients is part of a wider commitment to sustainability, combining environmental protection, respect for the land and responsible innovation.
Argentario Golf Club was the first course in Italy to receive BioAgriCert certification for its use of exclusively natural maintenance products and participates in the Italian Golf Federation’s Committed to Green programme, promoting environmentally responsible course management.
More recent initiatives include the installation of 888 photovoltaic panels on the roofs of the hotel, club house and garages to complement the EV charging stations and low-impact transportation options available at the property. Within the estate, guests are encouraged to move around using golf carts, bicycles, e-bikes, or dedicated walking and jogging trails.
To book one a gastronomic evening at Argentario Golf & Wellness Resort, call the resort at +39 0564 810292 or e: booking@argentarioresort.it or visit argentarioresort.it.
About Argentario Golf & Wellness Resort
Located in the heart of Tuscany’s Maremma region, Argentario Golf & Wellness Resort is a premier destination renowned for its exclusive blend of luxury, wellness, and sustainability. The property includes a five-star resort, the PGA National Italy certified golf course, and the prestigious Argentario Golf Villas, all set within an 80-hectare natural oasis.
Certified by BioAgriCert, the Resort adopts environmentally responsible practices aimed at reducing its ecological footprint, including the use of renewable energy, sustainable golf course management, and support for local producers supplying its restaurants, including Dama Dama — featured in the 2026 Gambero Rosso Italy Restaurant Guide — and the Club House restaurant, both focused on high-quality organic and locally sourced products. For more information, visit argentarioresort.it
