Montefiore con Gusto

Montefiore con Gusto: the village is discovered at the table

As the summer evening falls, the historic centre of Montefiore dell'Aso, a refined hilltop village in the province of Ascoli Piceno, southern Marche, transforms into a grand culinary itinerary. Montefiore con Gusto is the food and wine evening that invites residents and visitors to walk through the streets and squares of the village, stopping at each stage to taste the authentic flavours of the Piceno area.

An event created by the village's young people

The event is the result of the commitment of a group of young traders from Montefiore, who have joined forces and their businesses to create an occasion that animates the village and showcases its excellences. It is a concrete example of how youthful initiative and love for one's village can translate into a participatory festival that centres on conviviality and local identity.

What you'll find along the route

The common thread is good food: typical products, local wines, and traditional dishes from the Marche region accompany those who choose to experience the evening as a true sensory journey. But Montefiore con Gusto is not just about gastronomy. Along the route, you'll find:

• photographic exhibitions set up in the village spaces;
• art exhibitions;
• musical groups animating streets and squares;
• recreational areas and entertainment moments;
• workshops and activities designed to engage both adults and children.

A village to be experienced slowly

Montefiore dell'Aso is part of the circuit of the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy and houses the extraordinary polyptych by Carlo Crivelli in the San Francesco Museum Centre. Experiencing the village during Montefiore con Gusto means combining the pleasure of food with the discovery of views, alleys, and panoramas that stretch from the Piceno hills to the Adriatic Sea. The event is part of a rich summer calendar which, in the same municipality, also includes the Infiorata del Corpus Domini (Corpus Christi Flower Carpet), the film festival Sinfonie di Cinema (Symphonies of Cinema), and the Maialata in Piazza (Pork Feast in the Square).

For those seeking an authentic Marche experience, far from the main tourist crowds, Montefiore con Gusto is the perfect opportunity to savour the territory in every sense.