Lambrusco and Spergola Festival

A historic festival of Reggio wines

The Lambrusco and Spergola Festival is one of the most deeply rooted food and wine events in the Reggio area. It takes place in Albinea, a municipality in the province of Reggio Emilia located on the first Apennine hills, and is organized by the Pro Loco Albinea in collaboration with the municipal administration. Born in 1964 as "Sagra del Lambrusco e degli spiriti divini" (Festival of Lambrusco and Divine Spirits), over the years it has broadened its name to give due recognition to Spergola, the ancient native white grape variety of the Reggio hills, which has always been present on the tables of the area.

The protagonists: Lambrusco and Spergola

The heart of the festival are the local wines. On one hand, Lambrusco, the sparkling red wine symbol of Emilia; on the other, Spergola, a white grape variety rediscovered and valued precisely in the hills between Albinea, Scandiano, and Quattro Castella. During the event, there are guided tastings curated by sommeliers, tasting stands like "Centolambruschi" and "Connubi diVini", the "Best Lambrusco of the Festival" competition, and moments of discussion with producers and the women of wine from the area.

Taste, music, and tradition

In addition to wine, the festival is an opportunity to discover Reggio cuisine: the food stands and the Osteria del Tirabuson offer gnocco fritto, cappelletti, Parmigiano Reggiano, and other traditional specialties. There are also markets for crafts and local products, guided tours of the Communal Acetaia of Villa Tarabini, walks through the vineyard hills, and evening shows and concerts at the Frassini Park named after Margherita Hack.

Albinea and the Reggio hills

The event is fully integrated into the identity of Albinea and Emilia-Romagna: a territory where food and wine culture is an integral part of community life. For the visitor, it is the ideal opportunity to combine tasting the wines of the Reggio hills with a walk in the surrounding area, among hilly landscapes, vinegar producers, and wineries. The setting is that of an authentic village festival, made of conviviality, solidarity, and attachment to one's roots.