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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

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.

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Discovering the territory

Products, traditions and culture that make this land unique

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Eccellenze Gastronomiche

Prodotti del Territorio

IGP

Pane di Genzano

Bread with a crispy crust baked in a wood-fired oven, Lazio's only PGI bread.

A Tavola

Piatti della Tradizione

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Egg pasta with porcini mushrooms from the Castelli and pecorino cheese.

Ingredienti
fettuccineporciniagliopecorino
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Ciambella al vino

Sweet ring cake dipped in Castelli wine, a traditional fraschette specialty.

Ingredienti
farinavinozuccheroolio
swipeScorri per vedere altri piatti
Patrimonio

Tradizioni e Cultura

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Tradizioni Popolari

celebrationPrima domenica di ottobre

Sagra dell'Uva di Marino

Historic festival where wine flows from the public fountain.

churchGiugno

Infiorata di Genzano

Main street covered with flower carpets for Corpus Christi.

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Parchi e Aree Naturali

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Parco Regionale dei Castelli Romani

Volcanic hills with lakes (Albano and Nemi) and chestnut forests.

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Personaggi Illustri

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Papa Clemente VII

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Had the papal residence of Castel Gandolfo built, the summer residence of the Popes.

Curiosità

Lo Sapevi Che…

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The fraschette taverns of Ariccia are informal establishments where guests bring food from home and drink the proprietor's wine.

F.A.Q.

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.