Festival del Gusto Città di Venosa

The taste of Basilicata in the square

The Festival del Gusto Città di Venosa is the late summer event dedicated to the food and wine excellences of Basilicata. Organized by the municipal administration, it animates the historic center of Venosa with a journey through authentic flavors, traditions, and typical products of the Vulture territory.

The crusco pepper and the other protagonists

The true king of the event is the crusco pepper, the famous dried and fried pepper from Basilicata, featured in many preparations – from pizza to legume dishes, to rustic sandwiches. Alongside it are artisanal honey, typical cured meats like lucanica and porchetta, craft beers from Vulture, and, of course, Aglianico del Vulture, the region's great red wine.

Between tastings and entertainment

The festival offers tastings and show cooking of typical dishes, food and wine stalls from local producers, craft markets, live music, itinerant shows, and workshops for adults and children. A format that combines the valorization of Lucanian productions with the pleasure of a village festival, in the heart of one of Italy's most beautiful villages.

Venosa, city of wine and history

The event is also an opportunity to discover Venosa, the homeland of the poet Horace, with its extraordinary heritage: the Abbey of the Santissima Trinità, the Archaeological Park, and the Pirro del Balzo Castle. A journey that combines taste, culture, and beauty.