Barberando
The food and wine festival celebrating Barbera and Monferrato cuisine
About Barberando
Barberando, the Barbera festival in Costigliole d'Asti
Barberando is the food and wine festival that brings Costigliole d'Asti to life every March. Located in one of the most renowned wine-growing villages in the Province of Asti, in the heart of the Piedmontese Monferrato among UNESCO-listed hills, the event has a clear goal: to showcase the Barbera produced in the Costigliole area and pair it with the excellence of local cuisine, creating a journey that connects wineries, restaurants, and sommeliers.
A journey through the glasses and flavors of Monferrato
The heart of Barberando lies in the fixed-price tasting menus offered by participating local restaurants: traditional Piedmontese dishes such as agnolotti, local meats, and aged cheeses, carefully paired with wines from Costigliole wineries and grappas distilled from Barbera pomace. Each event is an opportunity to discover how the same grape variety, crafted by different hands, can express unique nuances and distinct crus.
Guided tastings and culture
Beyond the dining table, the festival offers blind tastings led by professional sommeliers, designed to help guests recognize the characteristics of Costigliole Barbera and approach wine with greater awareness. On the event Sundays, it is also possible to visit the Castle of Costigliole d'Asti and explore art exhibitions organized by the Department of Culture, blending the culinary experience with the village's historical and artistic heritage.
A local project
Barberando is promoted by the Municipality of Costigliole d'Asti in collaboration with the "Noi di Costigliole" Producers' Association, which brings together the village's wineries. More than just a local festival, it is a shared promotional tool that strengthens the identity of Costigliole Barbera and guides visitors through one of the most authentic wine regions in Piedmont.
Barberando — edition 2026
The third edition of Barberando brought four events dedicated to Barbera and Monferrato cuisine to Costigliole d'Asti, with the participation of 6 restaurants, 31 wine producers, and 2 local distilleries united by the "Noi di Costigliole" Association. Participating restaurants offered tasting menus pairing traditional Piedmontese dishes with local wines, accompanied by blind tastings led by professional sommeliers, castle tours, and art exhibitions curated by the Department of Culture.
Programme Barberando 2026
Sunday, March 15, 2026 — Lunch
Opening of the festival in participating restaurants with tasting menus and Barbera pairings. In the afternoon, visit to the Castle and art exhibitions.
Sunday, March 22, 2026 — Lunch
Tasting menus in restaurants, blind tastings led by professional sommeliers, opening of the Castle, and art exhibitions.
Friday, March 27, 2026 — Dinner
Evening dedicated to Barbera with themed dinners in participating restaurants.
Sunday, March 29, 2026 — Lunch
Final event of the festival with tasting menus, visit to the Castle, and art exhibitions.
Protagonists
- 6 participating restaurants: Osteria Cascina Collavini, Ristorante Pizzeria Da Maddalena, Trattoria Il Grappolo Rosso, Ristorante Podere La Piazza, Enoteca Caffè Roma, Ristorante Terra di Mezzo
- 31 wine producers from Costigliole d'Asti
- 2 local distilleries (Barbera grappas)
Highlights Barberando 2026
Prices Barberando 2026
Practical information — Barberando
When
Barberando takes place in March, spread over several Sunday lunches and one evening. Dates vary from year to year: please check the official website for the updated calendar.
Where
Costigliole d'Asti (AT), at participating restaurants in the village, in the Province of Asti, Piedmont.
Reservations
Reservations are made directly with the participating restaurants. Menus, prices, and the list of participating restaurants and wineries are published on visitcostigliole.it.
How to get there
Costigliole d'Asti can be reached by car via the A33 Asti-Cuneo motorway and has a train station on the Asti-Alba line.
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