Food festivals and events in Castelli Romani 2026
“The Castelli Romani are the ultimate day trip destination: porchetta di Ariccia, fragoline di Nemi strawberries, and wine from the fraschette.”
Fraschette and Porchetta
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At the Sagra dell'Uva di Marino, wine has flowed from the Mori fountain since 1925.
The Infiorata di Genzano covers Via Italo Belardi with flower petal carpets arranged in monumental designs.
Discovering the territory
Products, traditions and culture that make this land unique
Prodotti del Territorio
Pane di Genzano
Bread with a crispy crust baked in a wood-fired oven, Lazio's only PGI bread.
Piatti della Tradizione
Tradizioni e Cultura
Tradizioni Popolari
Sagra dell'Uva di Marino
Historic festival where wine flows from the public fountain.
Infiorata di Genzano
Main street covered with flower carpets for Corpus Christi.
Parchi e Aree Naturali
Parco Regionale dei Castelli Romani
Volcanic hills with lakes (Albano and Nemi) and chestnut forests.
Personaggi Illustri
Papa Clemente VII
PopeHad the papal residence of Castel Gandolfo built, the summer residence of the Popes.
Lo Sapevi Che…
“The fraschette taverns of Ariccia are informal establishments where guests bring food from home and drink the proprietor's wine.”
Domande Frequenti
1What PDO and PGI products can be found in Castelli Romani?expand_more
Castelli Romani is home to 3 protected designation products, including: Vino dei Castelli Romani (DOC), Porchetta di Ariccia (PGI), Pane di Genzano (PGI).
2What should I eat in Castelli Romani?expand_more
Typical Castelli Romani dishes include: Porchetta nel panino, Fettuccine ai funghi porcini, and Ciambella al vino. Each dish tells the story of the territory's gastronomic heritage.
3What are the most famous festivals in Castelli Romani?expand_more
Among the most important festivals and events in Castelli Romani: Sagra dell'Uva di Marino (Marino, first Sunday of October); Infiorata di Genzano (Genzano di Roma, Corpus Christi in June); Sagra delle Fragole (Nemi, June).
4What natural parks are there in Castelli Romani?expand_more
Protected natural areas in Castelli Romani include: Parco Regionale dei Castelli Romani (Regional Park).
5Who organizes the festivals in Castelli Romani?expand_more
Festivals in Castelli Romani are organized by local communities such as Pro Loco Marino and Consorzio della Porchetta di Ariccia. These associations are the guardians of the territory's gastronomic traditions.