Momperone Gastronomic Evenings

Momperone Gastronomic Evenings

The Momperone Gastronomic Evenings are the most anticipated summer event in this small municipality of the Upper Val Curone, in the province of Alessandria, in the heart of the Tortona region of Piedmont. Nestled on a gentle slope to the right of the Curone stream, Momperone has just over two hundred inhabitants, but every summer its square fills with long tables, enticing aromas, and music, thanks to the efforts of the local Pro Loco.

A Pro Loco Tradition

The Pro Loco Momperone Tourist Association, founded in January 1991, has been organizing a series of open-air dinners dedicated to local traditional cuisine for many years. The evenings, spread throughout July and August, alternate between traditional Piedmontese menus and gastronomic offerings designed to highlight local products, from cured meats to the wines of the Tortona hills (Dolcetto, Barbera, Cortese, and the prized Timorasso).

The Malfatti Evening and Traditional Dishes

The signature dish of these evenings is malfatti, small dumplings typical of local peasant cuisine. During the famous Malfatti Evening, the menu features mixed cold cuts, malfatti, pork chops, sausages, roast beef, and dessert, all paired with local wines. Dinners generally start at 8:00 PM and take place in the town square.

Music and Dancing in the Square

• Dinners featuring traditional Val Curone dishes
• Live musical entertainment (in recent years featuring the "02 Music Event" band)
• Dancing in the square and a convivial atmosphere
• Reservations are mandatory to attend the dinners

A Village to Discover

A visit to Momperone is also an opportunity to discover an authentic corner of the province of Alessandria: the village was first mentioned in 1220 and is dominated by the Church of Saints Peter and Victor. All around, hills covered in vineyards and orchards stretch out, with farmhouses and producers offering the chance to taste excellent local products. The Gastronomic Evenings are the best way to experience the hospitality of this small municipality in the Upper Val Curone.