The Cherries of Lari

Lari is a town located in the Pisan hills, whose economy is mainly agricultural. Among the fruit production of its territory, the cherry stands out. The whole area, in fact, is famous not only for the large quantity of cherries produced (half of the whole of Tuscany), but also for their variety and renowned quality, so much so that the DOP (i.e. PDO, protected designation of origin) , was requested with the name "Ciliegia di Lari".
The biodiversity and quality of the cherries of the Pisan hills is due not only to the peculiarities of the soils and the climate, but also to the knowledge and experience gained over time by the numerous agricultural producers in the wake of tradition.
Every year between May and June, in the historic center of Lari there is a Cherry Festival (and local food and wine products) accompanied by cultural and folkloristic events. An opportunity not to be missed!

The historic town center is always worth a stop!