Fior di Cacio – Rassegna dei Formaggi della Valnerina
The raw milk cheeses of Valnerina in the medieval village of Vallo di Nera
About Fior di Cacio
The realm of Valnerina cheeses
Fior di Cacio is the festival that every June celebrates the raw milk cheeses of Valnerina in the medieval village of Vallo di Nera, in the province of Perugia, one of the «Most Beautiful Villages in Italy». Recognized by ONAF as Umbria's only «City of Cheese», the village transforms its alleys into a path of tastings, workshops, and meetings centered around the region's cheesemaking and pastoral culture.
Tastings, pairings, and workshops
The program combines gastronomic and educational experiences: the «Formaggissima in 3P», a tasting walk with prosciutto, bread, and cooked pecorino; «The Thousand Marriages of Cheese», an educational session by ONAF with pairings of Umbrian wines; workshops on making fresh cheese (primo sale) and mozzarella spinning. On Sunday, the spectacular 80 kg giant ricotta arrives, an iconic moment of the event.
Not just cheese: Valnerina outdoors
Fior di Cacio is also an invitation to experience Valnerina: rafting on the Nera river, excursions and trekking on the transhumance trails, walks with donkeys, theatre performances, and street art animate the village and its surroundings. A blend of food and wine, nature, and culture that tells the identity of a valley where shepherding is still alive.
A nationally significant showcase
In recent editions, the festival has strengthened its profile with the collaboration of Slow Food — featuring the «Presìdi Village» that brings rare and endangered products from various Italian regions to Vallo di Nera — and the Umbria Chamber of Commerce, positioning the village as a new national hub for artisanal raw milk cheeses.
Fior di Cacio — edition 2026
Fior di Cacio 2026, the XXII edition, will bring life to the village of Vallo di Nera on June 13 and 14 with the festival of raw milk cheeses from Valnerina. This edition is enhanced by collaborations with Slow Food and the Umbria Chamber of Commerce, with the «Presìdi Village» bringing rare products from all over Italy to the village. The most popular events are confirmed: the «Formaggissima in 3P», ONAF pairings with Umbrian wines, workshops on fresh cheese and mozzarella making, and the 80 kg giant ricotta on Sunday.
Programme Fior di Cacio 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition will be published on the official website in the weeks preceding the event. Based on the announcements and the established structure of the festival, the following are planned:
Saturday, June 13
- Opening of the tasting route through the village alleys
- «Slow Food Presìdi Village» featuring rare products from various Italian regions
- Sensory workshops and guided tastings with Slow Food Umbria experts
- Workshops on making fresh cheese (primo sale) and mozzarella spinning
- «The Thousand Marriages of Cheese»: ONAF educational session with pairings of Umbrian wines
- Outdoor activities: rafting on the Nera river, excursions and transhumance treks, walks with donkeys; theatre performances and street art
Sunday, June 14
- «La Formaggissima in 3P»: a tasting walk with prosciutto, bread, and cooked pecorino
- Arrival of the 80 kg giant ricotta
- Continuation of tastings, workshops, and experiential activities
Full official program at fiordicacio.com.
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Practical information — Fior di Cacio
How to get there
Vallo di Nera is located in Valnerina, in the province of Perugia, reachable by car via the SS 209 Valnerina road connecting Spoleto to Norcia. The village is pedestrian-only: it is advisable to park in the designated areas at the foot of the village.
Admission and tastings
Access to the village and events is generally free; tastings, workshops, and experiential activities (rafting, excursions) may have a fee or require booking. For the full program and reservations, consult the website fiordicacio.com.
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Where does it take place — Fior di Cacio
Centro storico di Vallo di Nera