Golosaria in Monferrato in Quattordio

A special stop in the heart of Monferrato

Golosaria in Monferrato is the major food, wine, and cultural festival created by Paolo Massobrio that brings the hills of Piedmontese Monferrato to life every spring. Around forty villages across the Provinces of Alessandria and Asti open their castles, squares, and cellars, creating a "diffused cultural laboratory" where art, history, flavor, and landscape converge. Among these, Quattordio stands out—a small town in the Province of Alessandria that has forged a unique identity through street art.

Quattordio, the village of murals

Quattordio's artistic vocation dates back to 1984, when some of the founding fathers of American graffiti created their works here during an artist residency. Since then, the village has transformed its house walls into an open-air museum. Today, the Quattordio Urban Art trail features over forty works, also documented by the QUA Museum, which houses photos, sketches, memorabilia, and documents chronicling this history. During Golosaria, free guided tours of the murals are among the most popular activities for visitors.

What makes the Quattordio stop unique

• Guided tours of the street art trail with the initiative's artistic director
• A walk along the "Quattordio and its hamlets" trail, a 13.3 km flat hiking loop
• De.Co cuisine by the Pro Loco, featuring the famous "sicot" (battered zucchini flowers)
• Opening of the QUA Museum in the town hall

Taste and tradition

The heart of the event is the table: the Pro Loco Quattordio serves local De.Co dishes—municipal designation products that tell the story of Monferrato's peasant cuisine. Good food, wine, and conviviality complete a day designed for those looking to discover the authentic soul of this corner of Piedmont, far from the beaten tourist paths.

A local event

The Quattordio stop is organized by the Municipality of Quattordio in collaboration with the Pro Loco Quattordio, with the patronage of the Province of Alessandria, as part of the broader Golosaria in Monferrato calendar. It is the perfect opportunity to combine a walk through the Monferrato hills, a contemporary art tour, and a traditional lunch.