Sagra del Pizzutello

In late August, along the charming streets of Tivoli, the celebrated Sagra del Pizzutello returns—an event steeped in nearly 80 years of history and tradition. The undisputed star is the pizzutello, a grape with a distinctive tapered shape that locals also call 'uva corna' (horn grape): an ancient and prestigious variety cultivated for centuries on the hillside terraces surrounding this Lazio city. This variety stands out for its extraordinary sweetness, crisp flesh, and delicately aromatic flavor that makes it unique in the Italian wine landscape. The festival is far more than a simple gastronomic celebration: it's a genuine tribute to Tivoli's agricultural and cultural heritage, an opportunity to rediscover the city's rural roots and the deep connection between the land and its fruits. The sagra unites authentic flavors and collective memory, reviving a tradition that risked being forgotten and is now recognized as a guardian of local agricultural biodiversity. Beyond tastings and dishes featuring pizzutello, the event offers a rich program of cultural entertainment: live music performances, folk dancing, guided tours of the evocative Sanctuary of Hercules Victor and the Este Gardens, plus fascinating historical reenactments that wind through the city center. An immersive experience that transforms Tivoli, the renowned city of art and waters, into a stage where taste, culture, and history meet to celebrate the end of summer.