Montaldo Scarampi Boiled Meat Gala

The Montaldo Scarampi Boiled Meat Gala

The Montaldo Scarampi Boiled Meat Gala is a food and wine festival where the Pro Loco of Montaldo Scarampi—a small hillside village in the province of Asti nestled in the landscapes of the Asti Monferrato—pays tribute to one of the most iconic dishes of the Piedmontese tradition: the grand Piedmontese mixed boiled meat. It is a young yet highly anticipated event, drawing authentic food lovers and curious visitors from across the region.

A tradition that unites the village

The heart of the event is conviviality. Dozens of local volunteers run the festival: from the kitchen to the tables, the entire community mobilizes to welcome guests and serve a menu that tastes of home and rural tradition. This collective effort, characterized by hands that slowly cook the meats and prepare the sauces, makes the Gala more than just a lunch: it is a true village festival that preserves and passes down the flavors of Piedmont.

The grand Piedmontese mixed boiled meat

The absolute star is the Grand Piedmontese Mixed Boiled Meat, prepared according to the "rule of seven" codified by the gastronome Giovanni Goria. The seven cuts of meat required by the historical recipe are the tenerone, scaramella, muscolo, sottopaletta, stinco, testina, and lingua. The meats are served with traditional vegetable sides and accompanied by the essential sauces: bagnetto verde (green sauce) and bagnetto rosso (red sauce), the guardians of the most authentic Piedmontese taste.

A traditional menu

The meal begins with a trio of appetizers, continues with the mixed boiled meat and its vegetables, and concludes with dessert. Slow cooking, select meats, and handed-down recipes are the common thread of an experience designed for those who love fine dining and the festive atmosphere of community lunches. As the Pro Loco reminds us at the end of every edition, the goal is simple: "everyone very happy and full bellies."

Montaldo Scarampi and the Asti Monferrato

The event takes place in Montaldo Scarampi, a municipality in the Province of Asti, in the heart of the Monferrato hills, a land of great wines and a gastronomic culture recognized worldwide. Attending the Boiled Meat Gala means discovering the most genuine soul of Piedmont, where culinary tradition intertwines with the hospitality of a small village.