Corbana e corbarino

In the heart of the Agro Nocerino-Sarnese region, in Corbara, one of Campania's most iconic tomato varieties is celebrated: the Corbana and Corbarino. This small and intensely flavored tomato variety has been a protagonist of local cuisine for centuries, transforming into sauces, preserves, and dishes that embody the essence of genuine and conscious gastronomy. The festival dedicated to this vegetable is a sincere tribute to the farmers who safeguard this precious agricultural heritage.

During the summer celebration on July 18 and 19, the streets of Corbara village come alive with a convivial and festive atmosphere. Gastronomic stands line the main streets, guided tastings and zero-kilometer products engage directly with visitors, creating an immersive experience in the territory. It's a privileged opportunity to discover how corbarino is transformed in the hands of professional chefs and home cooks who preserve time-honored recipes, always maintaining that unmistakable fragrance and intensity of flavor that has characterized it for generations. Every taste tells stories of family orchards, deep-rooted traditions, and conscious choices in cultivating and preserving according to nature's rhythms.

Live music, folkloric performances, and children's entertainment weave the festive fabric, creating a space where gastronomy, local identity, and cultural memory naturally meet. Visitors can taste typical dishes such as pasta and beans with corbarino, traditional preserves, and tomato sauce in its purest form. The event also represents a commitment to agricultural sustainability and the promotion of environmentally respectful farming practices.

The Corbana and Corbarino Festival is an authentic invitation to rediscover the pleasure of genuine food, to meet local producers directly, and to understand how small communities keep their roots alive through the celebration of taste and tradition.