Food festivals and events in Monferrato 2026
“Monferrato is a land of vineyards and infernot, where Barbera and black truffle mark the seasons of the festivals.”
Hills and Barbera
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The Palio di Asti is Italy's oldest palio, with documentation dating back to 1275.
Monferrato is home to over 100 castles, among the best preserved in Piedmont.
Discovering the territory
Products, traditions and culture that make this land unique
Prodotti del Territorio
Brachetto d'Acqui
A sweet and aromatic red wine, perfect with desserts.
Krumiri di Casale Monferrato
Crumbly cookies with a curved shape, invented in 1878 by pastry chef Domenico Rossi.
Piatti della Tradizione
Tradizioni e Cultura
Patrimoni UNESCO
Piedmont Wine Landscapes: Langhe-Roero and Monferrato
The hills of Monferrato are part of the UNESCO site dedicated to Piedmont's wine landscapes.
Patrimonio CulturaleTradizioni Popolari
Palio di Asti
Italy's oldest documented palio (1275), a horse race between city neighborhoods.
Fiera del Tartufo di Montiglio
A fair dedicated to the prized black truffle of Monferrato.
Personaggi Illustri
San Giovanni Bosco
SaintBorn in Castelnuovo Don Bosco in Monferrato in 1815, founder of the Salesians.
Callisto Piazza
Marquis of MonferratoNoble house that ruled Monferrato for centuries, leaving behind a heritage of castles.
Lo Sapevi Che…
“The cardo gobbo of Nizza Monferrato is buried in soil to blanch it and make it tender.”
Domande Frequenti
1What PDO and PGI products are found in Monferrato?expand_more
Monferrato is home to 4 protected designation products, including: Barbera d'Asti (DOCG), Grignolino del Monferrato Casalese (DOC), Brachetto d'Acqui (DOCG), and Krumiri di Casale Monferrato (PAT).
2What should I eat in Monferrato?expand_more
Typical Monferrato dishes include: Agnolotti monferrini, Bagna càuda monferrina, and Risotto al Grignolino. Each dish tells the story of the region's gastronomic heritage.
3What UNESCO heritage sites are in Monferrato?expand_more
Monferrato is home to 1 UNESCO heritage site: Piedmont Wine Landscapes: Langhe-Roero and Monferrato (Cultural, 2014).
4What are the most famous festivals in Monferrato?expand_more
Among the most important festivals and events in Monferrato: Palio di Asti (Asti, third Sunday in September); Douja d'Or (Asti, September); Festival delle Sagre (Asti, second Sunday in September); Fiera del Cardo Gobbo (Nizza Monferrato, November-December).
5Who organizes the festivals in Monferrato?expand_more
Festivals in Monferrato are organized by local communities such as Pro Loco Nizza Monferrato, Consorzio Barbera d'Asti and Vini del Monferrato. These Pro Loco associations are the guardians of the region's gastronomic traditions.