Farinata in compagnia

A village lunch dedicated to farinata

Farinata in compagnia is a gastronomic event organized by the Pro Loco Roveretese in Rovereto di Gavi, a village within the municipality of Gavi, located in the heart of the Alto Monferrato in the province of Alessandria. The event takes place at the Pro Loco festival grounds in the Pessenti area and focuses on a dish that perfectly captures the cultural crossroads between Piedmont and neighboring Liguria: chickpea farinata.

Farinata, a local specialty

Thin, golden, and crispy at the edges, farinata is made from chickpea flour, water, oil, and salt, and is baked at high temperatures in characteristic copper or iron pans. It is an ancient, humble dish that serves as a symbol of the culinary tradition stretching from Genoa up through the valleys to the Gavi area, a borderland between the sea and the Gavi DOCG hills. In Rovereto, farinata becomes the perfect excuse to gather around the table: it is served hot, freshly sliced, and accompanied by other local dishes prepared by the Pro Loco.

Conviviality and tradition

Like many initiatives organized by Piedmontese Pro Loco associations, Farinata in compagnia is first and foremost a community event: volunteers in the kitchen, shared tables, and a warm, family-like atmosphere that is the true hallmark of village festivals. The event is part of the annual calendar of festivities that bring life to Rovereto and the municipality of Gavi, alongside other celebrations like the Madonna Consolata Feast and the Grandparents' Day Feast, also organized by the local Pro Loco.

Where and when

The event is held at lunchtime, starting around noon, at the Pro Loco festival grounds in Rovereto di Gavi. Reservations are mandatory and are the best way to secure your seat at the table and enjoy the fragrant farinata in one of the most charming villages of the Gavi area, in Piedmont.