Nostralino Festival

Nostralino, wine of peasant identity

On the Colle della Madonnina, in the hamlet of Ranzi above Pietra Ligure (province of Savona), one of the most beloved festivals of western Liguria takes place every year in mid-August. The star is Nostralino, a humble red wine made from late harvest grapes: an unpretentious product that tells the rough but genuine and loyal character of the people of these hills.

Ranzi's Table

The festival's cuisine is a small treatise on Ligurian gastronomy: the famous Ravioli di Ranzi, chickpea zemin, trofie al pesto, pasta with fish, stuffed cima, tripe, fish soup, and fried dishes. Dishes that, as they say around here, tell this corner of Liguria better than any guide.

Music until night

Every evening the kitchen opens at 7 PM and the party continues with live music: the acoustic trio opening, bands taking turns, and DJ sets in the latter part of the evening. The program is completed by the craft market, games for children, and a photographic exhibition dedicated to the history of the village.

A tradition spanning generations

Born in the post-war period and continuously active since 1962, the Sagra del Nostralino is organized by the community of Ranzi and is today a landmark of the Pietra Ligure summer, capable of attracting visitors from all over the Riviera.