Olio & Farro
New oil and spelt: king and queen of autumn at Alviano Castle
About Olio & Farro
A festival in Bartolomeo d'Alviano's castle
In Alviano, a small municipality in the province of Terni in the Amerino region, the Olio & Farro event transforms Alviano Castle – the fortress linked to the famous condottiero Bartolomeo d'Alviano – into a culinary journey for a weekend in October. Extra virgin olive oil and spelt, symbolic products of the area, become the king and queen of the festival.
A food, wine, and cultural journey
The heart of the event is the food and wine trail set up within the castle walls, with a covered market in the courtyard. Alongside tastings, there are guided tours of the Renaissance castle and church, cooking shows with guest chefs, historical culinary presentations, spaces and entertainment for children, as well as thematic exhibitions – such as those dedicated to local mushrooms.
Between oil, spelt, and experiences
One of the most evocative attractions is 'Emozioni Verticali' (Vertical Emotions), a rope descent from the castle walls combined with guided oil tastings. There's also a photographic trek through the autumn colours in the surroundings of Alviano. Organized by the Municipality of Alviano together with the Pro Loco, with the support of the Region, Olio & Farro is now a well-established autumn event in Umbria, capable of combining the promotion of typical products, culture, and landscape.
Olio & Farro — edition 2026
For 2026, Olio & Farro is expected during its usual autumn period, on a weekend in October, at Alviano Castle. Following the 17th edition in 2025, the event will again feature the food and wine trail celebrating extra virgin olive oil and spelt, the symbolic products of the Amerino region.
As tradition dictates, guided tours of the castle and church, cooking shows with guest chefs, the covered market in the courtyard, tastings, and experiences like the rope descent from the ramparts and the autumn photographic trek are expected. The precise dates for the 2026 edition have not yet been published at the time of writing this description.
Programme Olio & Farro 2026
The 2026 program will follow the established structure of the event at Alviano Castle:
- Food and wine trail dedicated to extra virgin olive oil and spelt
- Covered market in the castle courtyard
- Cooking shows with guest chefs
- Guided tours of the Renaissance castle and church
- Experiences such as the rope descent with guided oil tastings and the autumn photographic trek
- Spaces and entertainment for children
The precise dates and detailed program for the 2026 edition will be published by the organizers on olioefarro.it in the autumn.
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Practical information — Olio & Farro
How to get there
Alviano is reached from the SS205 Amerina and the E45; the village is located in the Amerino region, south of Umbria.
Where it takes place
Alviano Castle and historic centre.
Opening hours
The food and wine trail traditionally opens at 12 PM; ticket sales close at 9 PM and the trail closes at 10 PM.
Information
Details and bookings at www.olioefarro.it.
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Where does it take place — Olio & Farro
Castello di Alviano