Introduction
Sabina, nestled between the Tiber Valley and the Reatine mountains, treasures the extra virgin Sabina DOP olive oil, ancient Benedictine abbeys and the pastoral flavours of the Apennines.
The area boasts 4 protected-designation products and 4 dishes of the local tradition.
Upcoming Events & Festivals
Here are the upcoming events in Sabina:
Recurring Events
These events take place every year in Sabina:
Sagre dell'olio nuovo della Sabina
NovembreSabina
Rassegne dedicate all'olio extravergine Sabina DOP appena franto.
Sagra dell'asparago di Poggio Moiano
PrimaveraPoggio Moiano
Festa di paese dedicata all'asparago locale.
PDO, PGI and local products
The protected-designation products of Sabina represent the excellence of the area:
Fruity extra virgin olive oil; Sabina boasts one of Italy's oldest protected designations of origin for oil.
Aged cured ham from the Amatrice area, with a sweet and aromatic flavor.
Small lentil cultivated on the Rascino plateau, at over one thousand meters elevation.
Sheep cheese from the pastoral tradition of the Rieti area, produced on Apennine pastures.
What to eat in Sabina
Pasta dressed with guanciale, pecorino and tomato, originating from Amatrice.
Thin filled crepes typical of Antrodoco, dressed with sauce and cheese.
Hand-pulled fresh pasta, dressed with traditional rustic sauces.
Soft Easter sweet from the Rieti tradition, worked by hand for a long time.
Traditions & Culture
Autumn festivals in Sabina villages to celebrate the pressing of new oil.
Living Nativity scenes staged in the historic villages of the Rieti area.
Nature Parks & Protected Areas
Protected area in the Rieti region between the Salto and Turano lakes and the Apennine highlands.
Historical Figures
Born in Reate, present-day Rieti, he was the greatest scholar and encyclopedist of the Roman Republic.
Ancient Italic people settled in Sabina, linked to the origins of Rome by the legend of the Rape of the Sabine Women.
Local Communities
The festivals and events in Sabina are organized by Pro Loco associations and local groups that safeguard the area's traditions:
Curiosities
“Rieti is traditionally considered the geographic center of Italy: a stele in the city marks the Umbilicus Italiae.”
“The legend of the Rape of the Sabine Women links the Sabine people to the origins of Rome.”
“The scholar Marco Terenzio Varrone was born in Reate, present-day Rieti.”
“Farfa Abbey, founded in the early Middle Ages, was one of the most powerful Benedictine monasteries in Europe.”
“Olio Sabina DOP is among the oldest Italian oils with protected designation of origin.”
Frequently Asked Questions
1What DOP and IGP products are found in Sabina?expand_more
In Sabina you will find Olio Sabina (DOP), Prosciutto Amatriciano (IGP), and traditional products such as Lenticchia di Rascino and pecorino sabino (PAT).
2What should I eat in Sabina?expand_more
Typical Sabina dishes include bucatini all'amatriciana, stricci di Antrodoco, fregnacce sabinesi, and pizza sbattuta.
3Why is Sabina oil famous?expand_more
Sabina DOP extra virgin olive oil is among the oldest Italian oils with protected designation of origin, the result of a thousand-year-old olive-growing tradition.
4What natural parks are there in Sabina?expand_more
The protected natural areas of Sabina include the Riserva Naturale Monte Navegna and Monte Cervia, between the Salto and Turano lakes.
5What are the most famous festivals in Sabina?expand_more
Among the most important events are the sagre dell'olio nuovo in autumn, and festivals dedicated to garden produce such as asparagus.