Festa della pitina

Nestled among the peaks of the Friuli Dolomites, Tramonti di Sopra celebrates pitina, a smoked and spiced cured meat that embodies centuries of mountain wisdom. Recognized as PGI (Protected Geographical Indication), this product was born from an ancient necessity: preserving game and sheep meat in the most remote mountain territories, transforming over time into a gastronomic excellence that tells the inseparable bond between community and landscape. The Pitina Festival is a complete immersion in local traditions: food stalls offer both traditional recipes and contemporary reinterpretations, while live demonstrations teach the ancient preparation techniques. Interactive workshops engage adults and children alike, revealing the secrets of this extraordinary cured meat, accompanied by local wines and craft beers that enhance every nuance of flavor. Beyond gastronomy, the festival comes alive with excursions through surrounding forests, photographic exhibitions documenting the territory's history, music, and folk stories. An authentic event celebrating not just a product, but an entire mountain culture made of ingenuity, tradition, and deep respect for nature's resources.