Golosaria in Rosignano Monferrato

The magic of Monferrato returns to the spotlight for the 20th edition of Golosaria among the castles of Monferrato, scheduled for the weekend of May 16 and 17, 2026. Each year, the event attracts thousands of visitors, including food and wine, culture, and landscape enthusiasts, and will be a unique journey through local history and traditions. The theme chosen for this edition is "Monferrato: taste, home, hills," while the dish celebrating this edition is Pinzimonio. Here is the SCHEDULE of events in ROSIGNANO MONFERRATO during GOLOSARIA SATURDAY, MAY 16, Historic Center 10:00 AM, Teatro Ideal (Via Roma) Official ceremony for the awarding of the "City of Olive Oil" status to the Municipality of Rosignano Monferrato by the National Association of Olive Oil Cities continued Round table discussion on the topic "Olive Oil Tourism in Monferrato: New Opportunities for Sustainable Development of the Territory," aimed at certifying, with the contribution of qualified speakers, the centrality that the themes of olive oil and the olive tree are gradually assuming in Monferrato, both in terms of a new strategy for tourism development of the area and from an economic, environmental, and landscape perspective. 11:00 a.m., Saloni "A. Morano" (via Vercella) Inauguration of the ceramics exhibition by Frenz Cuttica, entitled "A Tale from Monferrato. Rosignano, Where Ceramics Meets Oil": a celebrated and award-winning artist from Alessandria, also known for his original artistic representations relating to the theme of oil and the olive tree, combined with the lands that are home to this precious gastronomic element. Continued Tasting and purchase of EVOOs from Monferrato olive growers in the designated spaces at the Saloni Morano. 4:00 PM, Civic Library (Via Marconi) Book presentation (with a surprise) "Monferrato in the Kitchen," traditional recipes revisited by the author, with and featuring Maria Pia Rossi. 5:00 PM, Scuola del Gusto (Via Marconi - Casa Cassano) Sensory olive oil tasting by Eleonora Cuttica, EVOO Sommelier (Reservations required, cell. 389 452 0873 or 347 124 5316) SUNDAY, MAY 17, Historic Center 9:00 AM, Piazza Faletti Cycling in Monferrato "Strade di Pietra e Vigne," a ride through the hills of the Monferrato UNESCO World Heritage Site, with refreshments halfway and a pasta party at the finish line. (For info, cell. 371 459 4675 and attached poster) 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Piazza XI Settembre Artisan Market and Stalls "A. Morano" Halls The Frenz Cuttica Ceramics Exhibition and Monferrato EVO Oil Tasting, hosted by Corso Alberghiero ISS Leardi-Luparia, continue. 11:30 am, Scuola del Gusto (Via Marconi - Casa Cassano) Sake Tasting by Miho Ohara, EVO Sake Sommelier (Reservations required: cell. 389 452 0873 or 347 124 5316) 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm, Teatro Ideal (Via Roma) "Scarecrow...in celebration!", a great celebration for all ages with a thousand surprises and the award ceremony for the scarecrows made by the schools of the Ozzano - Vignale Comprehensive Institute. PER ALL WEEKEND Info Point service with the opportunity to visit the UNESCO Infernot and other wonders of the Rosignano area (info cell. 377 169 3394) De.Co. tastings at the Pro Loco Association and Rosignano restaurants