Sagra del pomodoro costoluto

In the heart of Piedmont, in Cambiano, the costoluto tomato is far more than just a vegetable to grow and sell: it is the living symbol of centuries-old agricultural tradition, the guardian of authentic flavors from the Piedmont countryside. The Sagra del pomodoro costoluto, held every year on the first weekend of September, celebrates this horticultural excellence, transforming the town's squares into a vast open-air kitchen where producers, chefs, and enthusiasts gather to showcase the unique qualities of this fruit: its meaty flesh, distinctive aroma, and natural sweetness that make it perfect both fresh and transformed into sauces and preserves. Over the two days of the festival, the costoluto tomato appears in countless preparations: from classic Caprese salad with local basil and oil, to rustic bruschetta, from traditional Piedmont dishes to homemade pizzas, plus artisanal preserves and tomato sauces that local producers display at their stands. This is more than just gastronomy—it's a story of the territory told through food, an opportunity to discover how cultivation quality and generations of inherited wisdom influence the final taste. For families and curious visitors, the Sagra offers far more than delicious dishes: educational workshops for children, guided tastings that teach you to recognize distinctive flavors, photographic exhibitions documenting cultivation stages, and musical performances that create a festive, participatory atmosphere. It's the perfect chance to savor authentic Piedmont, meet the growers who dedicate their passion to this fruit, and understand why Cambiano's costoluto tomato deserves to be known and appreciated.