Involtino (U Gliumuriell) Festival

'U Gliumuriell', the roll that tells the story of Lucania

In Gorgoglione, a village in the province of Matera perched in the inner Lucania region, there is a dish that has become a symbol: 'U Gliumuriell', a roll of spiced lamb meat and offal, cooked on the grill or stewed, often served with the typical patate raganate (baked potatoes). It is to this specialty of peasant tradition that the Involtino Festival is dedicated, one of the most famous gastronomic festivals in the Matera area.

A national recognition

The value of the festival was also recognized at the institutional level: on March 18, 2026, in the Sala della Lupa of the Chamber of Deputies in Rome, the Gorgoglione Involtino Festival received the 'Sagra d'Eccellenza' (Excellence Festival) mark from the Ente Pro Loco (Local Associations Body), alongside the renowned Festa della Bruna of Matera. The Pro Loco has been working for years to obtain recognition for the gliumuriell as a typical traditional dish, with the aim of achieving the coveted IGP (Protected Geographical Indication) designation.

The White Night of Gorgoglione

The festival coincides with the town's White Night: starting in the evening, Piazza Zanardelli comes alive with food stalls, live music, and DJ sets that transform Gorgoglione into a grand celebration until late at night. An event that embodies the spirit of the 'village of the crazy', filled with cheerfulness, authentic flavors, and Lucanian hospitality.