Festival of Cured Meats and Marzolino Truffle

A festival that smells of Romagna in spring

Every year, around Easter, the medieval village of Brisighella (a municipality in the province of Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna) comes alive for the Festival of Cured Meats and Marzolino Truffle. It is one of the most beloved spring gastronomic events in the Faenza hills: a day entirely dedicated to the region's excellences, where the aging of cured meats and the intense aroma of the bianchetto truffle tell the story of Romagna's peasant culture.

The stars: Mora Romagnola cured meats, cheeses, and marzolino truffle

The true heart of the festival is the cured meats produced and processed by local butchers, especially those from the prized Mora Romagnola, the ancient native pig breed with an unmistakable flavor. Accompanying them are the aged cheeses, including the famous cheese aged in gypsum caves, and above all the marzolino truffle, also known as bianchetto: a spring truffle that grows abundantly in the subsoil of the Brisighella hills and gives the festival its name.

There are also other local excellences that have made Brisighella famous: the DOP Brisighella extra virgin olive oil, the Moretto artichoke, and the first spring vegetables, along with traditional Romagna pasta like spoja lorda.

Market, food stand, and tastings

Throughout the day, along the streets and squares of the historic center, the market of local crafts and typical products unfolds: local producers offer, in addition to cured meats and cheeses, also flours, jams, wines, liqueurs, and artisanal honey. The food stand is managed directly by the Pro Loco of Brisighella, with a themed menu based on the festival's star products and, in the evening, a pizzeria with a wood-fired oven.

Brisighella, the village of the three hills

The setting is the enchanting Brisighella, recognized among the most beautiful villages in Italy and a City of Oil, dominated by its three hills with the Rocca Manfrediana, the Clock Tower, and the Sanctuary of Monticino. The highlight of the walk is the Via degli Asini, the ancient covered street from the 12th century illuminated by arches, unique in the world. A panoramic train takes visitors to discover the village and the surrounding hills.