Festa dei Gnochi Sbatui

A dish, a community

The "gnochi sbatui" are much more than a first course: they represent the soul of the peasant cuisine of Lessinia, the mountainous territory north of Verona. Few simple ingredients—flour, water, Monte Veronese cheese, and melted butter—create a hearty dish that has fed generations of mountain dwellers. In Erbezzo, this tradition is celebrated every year with a festival that has surpassed its fortieth edition.

The festival at Palalinte

The heart of the event is the Palalinte, where the gnocchi of Lessinia are served for both lunch and dinner. A rich program revolves around the main dish: craft markets animate the village streets, the band plays in the square in the afternoon, and live music accompanies the evenings, which conclude with fireworks.

Tradition and hospitality

The festival is organized by the Pro Loco of Erbezzo, which takes care of every aspect with the typical passion of mountain communities. Among the collateral initiatives, activities related to the territory, such as the "Battesimo della Sella" (Saddle Baptism) at the local riding school, are often included, designed to involve families and children.

In the heart of Lessinia

The Festa dei Gnochi Sbatui is a perfect opportunity to discover Erbezzo and the Lessinia region of Verona: a landscape of mountain huts, pastures, and woods where dairy and gastronomic traditions merge into a living and participatory heritage.