Asprinum Festival – Sagra del Vino Asprino
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Asprinum Festival – Sagra del Vino Asprino

location_onCesa, Napoli e Dintorni

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Date

September 5 – September 14, 2026

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Admission

Free

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Audience

Everyone

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The Asprinum Festival is an event celebrating one of Campania's most fascinating wines: Asprino di Cesa, an extraordinary white wine that captures in every sip the history and identity of the Aversano countryside. The absolute star is the ancient technique of 'viti maritate' (vines married to trees), a cultivation method that transforms the landscape into a living work of art and represents an agricultural heritage of immeasurable value. Over ten days, the village becomes a vast sensory laboratory where tradition and discovery meet at every turn. The Asprinum Festival's taste journey is far more than a simple tasting—it's a total immersion into local culture. Wineries, piazzas, and historic courtyards become stages for guided tastings, cooking shows, and interactive workshops that reveal the secrets of Aversano viticulture. Live music accompanies the evenings, creating a convivial atmosphere where wine naturally dialogues with the flavors of Neapolitan country cuisine: tripe, meatballs in sauce, soffritto, and rustic desserts that enhance the characteristic freshness and acidity of Asprino. This is an authentic celebration, far removed from tourist clichés, where passion for the territory emerges in every detail. It's the perfect opportunity to understand how wine can be so much more than a beverage: a story of people, lands, and traditions that endure through time, maintaining their beauty and authenticity intact.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Asprino di Cesa and why is it so special?expand_more
Asprino is a unique Campanian white wine, renowned for the freshness and natural acidity that characterize it. Its distinctive quality lies in the cultivation technique of 'viti maritate' (vines married to trees), an ancestral method that produces wines of great elegance and terroir expression. It's a wine that tells the story of the Aversano landscape and the region's agricultural heritage.
What are the main attractions of the Asprinum Festival?expand_more
The festival offers guided tastings at local wineries, cooking shows featuring traditional Neapolitan dishes, wine workshops to learn production and cultivation techniques, live concerts in the village piazzas, and the chance to explore the territory among historic courtyards and vineyards. Each activity is designed to tell the story of the bond between wine and local culture.
Which dishes pair best with Asprino during the festival?expand_more
Asprino pairs beautifully with traditional Campanian country cuisine: tripe, meatballs in sauce, Neapolitan soffritto, and rustic desserts. These pairings are no accident—they're the result of centuries of rural conviviality where local wine was the natural accompaniment to the everyday table.
How do you reach Cesa and where can you park during the festival?expand_more
Cesa is located in the heart of the Aversano countryside, in the province of Caserta, easily accessible by car from Naples (approximately 30 km). During the festival, dedicated parking areas are available in the peripheral zones with shuttle service to the historic center where main events take place.
Is the festival suitable for families with children?expand_more
Yes, the Asprinum Festival offers diverse programming that includes activities and menus dedicated to families. While adults participate in technical tastings, children can enjoy educational workshops about the territory and taste rustic dishes suited to them, all in a festive and welcoming atmosphere.
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