Introduction
Alto Molise is the land of the bells of Agnone and age-old tratturi, where festivals celebrate a genuine authenticity lost elsewhere.
The area boasts 3 protected-designation products and 3 dishes of the local tradition.
Upcoming Events & Festivals
Here are the upcoming events in Alto Molise:
Recurring Events
These events take place every year in Alto Molise:
La 'Ndocciata
24 dicembreAgnone
Processione di fuoco con enormi torce di abete nella Vigilia di Natale.
Fiera del Tartufo Molisano
NovembreSan Pietro Avellana
Fiera del tartufo nero nei boschi dell'Alto Molise.
Sagra delle Pallotte Cace e Ove
AgostoFrosolone
Festa delle polpette di formaggio e uova, piatto simbolo del Molise.
PDO, PGI and local products
The protected-designation products of Alto Molise represent the excellence of the area:
What to eat in Alto Molise
Small semolina pasta seasoned with pork ragù or broccoli.
Cheese and egg meatballs, fried and cooked in tomato sauce—a rustic peasant dish.
Pork marinated with chili pepper and baked in the oven.
Traditions & Culture
A procession with enormous fir torches ('ndocce) on Christmas Eve—the largest torch procession in the world.
The Pontificia Fonderia Marinelli has cast bells in Agnone since 1040, the oldest bell foundry in the world.
Nature Parks & Protected Areas
A UNESCO Biosphere Reserve with beech and fir forests of Alto Molise.
Historical Figures
They have cast bells in Agnone since 1040, at the world's oldest bell foundry still in operation.
Local Communities
The festivals and events in Alto Molise are organized by Pro Loco associations and local groups that safeguard the area's traditions:
Curiosities
“The Pontificia Fonderia Marinelli in Agnone (since 1040) is the oldest bell foundry in the world.”
“La 'Ndocciata di Agnone is the largest fire procession in the world, with torches reaching up to 3 meters high.”
“Molise is the second smallest region in Italy after Valle d'Aosta.”
Frequently Asked Questions
1What DOP and IGP products are found in Alto Molise?expand_more
In Alto Molise you'll find 3 protected denomination products, including: Caciocavallo Silano (DOP), Tartufo del Molise (PAT), Ventricina molisana (PAT).
2What should I eat in Alto Molise?expand_more
The typical dishes of Alto Molise include: Cavatelli molisani, Pallotte cace e ove, Pampanella di San Martino. Each of these dishes tells the gastronomic story of the territory.
3What are the most famous food festivals in Alto Molise?expand_more
Among the most important festivals and events in Alto Molise: La 'Ndocciata (Agnone, December 24); Molise Truffle Fair (San Pietro Avellana, November); Pallotte Cace e Ove Festival (Frosolone, August).
4What natural parks are there in Alto Molise?expand_more
The protected natural areas in Alto Molise include: Riserva MAB Collemeluccio-Montedimezzo (Nature Reserve).
5Who organizes the food festivals in Alto Molise?expand_more
The festivals in Alto Molise are organized by local communities such as Associazione 'Ndocciata di Agnone and Pro Loco Agnone. These Pro Loco associations and organizations are the custodians of the territory's gastronomic traditions.