Golosaria Monferrato in Ponzano Monferrato

Golosaria in Ponzano Monferrato: A blend of taste and landscape

Every spring, Golosaria Monferrato transforms dozens of villages across the provinces of Asti and Alessandria into a vast map of culinary delights. Ponzano Monferrato — a small town in the Province of Alessandria, Piedmont — is one of the key stops on this widespread itinerary. The event, conceived by food and wine journalist Paolo Massobrio and organized by Club Papillon as part of ilGolosario, connects over forty locations united by a common thread: taste, home, and the hills, which are now recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

The village of Ponzano

Nestled on the gentle slopes of the Basso Monferrato, halfway between Casale Monferrato and Moncalvo, Ponzano is a charming village defined by vineyards, hazelnut groves, and panoramic views. The town preserves the parish church of Sant'Antonio Abate and the church of San Giovanni Battista — the patron saint, celebrated on June 24th — and overlooks the territory from the evocative Monte Oliveto Belvedere, one of the most beautiful viewpoints in the area, perfect for admiring the sunset over the hills.

What to expect at Golosaria

For its twentieth anniversary, Ponzano offers two events that weave together conviviality, music, and landscape:

• a dinner concert in the square, in the heart of the village, where the table becomes a place for celebration and connection;
• a sunset toast from the Monte Oliveto Belvedere, with glasses raised toward the Monferrato hills during the golden hour.

These are intentionally intimate gatherings, in line with the spirit of the festival: to discover the authentic, less-traveled side of Monferrato, where every village adds a piece to the great mosaic of taste.

A widespread event, a territorial identity

Participating in Golosaria in Ponzano means becoming part of a larger journey: the village is part of an itinerary that connects Camino, Odalengo Piccolo, Serralunga di Crea, and Moncalvo. From here, you can reach the beating heart of the festival, the Castle of Casale Monferrato, featuring ilGolosario exhibitors, the "Barbera & Champagne" format, and street food. The festival's unique structure allows you to build your own path, alternating stops in Ponzano with those in neighboring towns among the vineyard-covered hills of Monferrato.