Sagra della cipolla

In the heart of Lomellina, the picturesque village of Treschietto celebrates its renowned Sagra della Cipolla Rossa each year—an event honoring the celebrated "Dolcissima," a local red onion variety prized throughout Italy for its extraordinary sweetness, crispness, and exceptional digestibility. Recognized with the De.C.O. designation (Denominazione Comunale di Origine—municipal origin certification), this onion is the fruit of a millennia-old tradition passed down through generations, rooted in the time-honored agricultural techniques of local farmers.

The Sagra della Cipolla is an unmissable opportunity to discover how this humble vegetable transforms into extraordinary dishes through Piedmontese culinary creativity. During the festival, the village streets come alive with food stands offering onion fritters, risottos, traditional soups, and artisanal preserves. Local producers and chefs showcase their creations, transforming the Dolcissima onion into memorable culinary experiences.

The event is both a celebration of the product and a tribute to the farming community and the preservation of Piedmont's gastronomic heritage. Visiting the festival means immersing yourself in local culture, meeting the growers who safeguard this legacy, and understanding how a territory transforms its excellence into a distinctive identity.