Montefiore con Gusto

Montefiore con Gusto: the village discovered at the table

As the summer evening falls, the historic center 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 town, stopping from stop to stop to taste the authentic flavors of the Piceno area.

An event born from the young people of the town

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 enhances its excellences. It is a concrete example of how young initiative and love for one's hometown can translate into a participatory festival, centered on conviviality and local identity.

What you'll find along the route

The common thread is good food: typical products, local wines, and traditional Marche dishes 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 will 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 involve adults and children alike.

A village to be experienced slowly

Montefiore dell'Aso is part of the circuit of the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy and houses, in the San Francesco Museum Complex, the extraordinary polyptych by Carlo Crivelli. 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, and the Maialata in Piazza (Pork Feast in the Square).

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