Ancient Festival of Rofioi

The Festival of the Top-Secret Dessert

The Ancient Festival of Rofioi is the celebration dedicated to the symbolic dessert of Sanguinetto, in the province of Verona, in the Bassa Veronese region. Organized by Pro Loco Le Contrà with the patronage of the Municipality, it takes place every year in September and is one of the most cherished gastronomic events in the area.

The Rofioloo, a Centuries-Old Recipe

The rofiolo is the typical dessert of Sanguinetto: a puff pastry filled with almonds, amaretti, rum, and biscuits, shaped like a raviolo – from which it gets its name. Its origin dates back over a hundred years, when it was created by the so-called 'brigata del Capo di Sotto'. The recipe is jealously guarded and passed down, and the festival has become its official celebration, with the tasting of rofioi among its main attractions.

Three Days of Food and Music

For several days, the festival offers typical local dishes and rofioi, served under a covered area, accompanied by evenings of live music with tribute bands and various groups. There is also a trade fair, a charity raffle, and on Sundays, a vintage car and motorcycle gathering with breakfast. A festival that celebrates the gastronomic and cultural heritage of Sanguinetto, in the heart of the Veronese Plain.