Patronal Feast of the Nativity of Mary

The Patron Saint of Rovescala

Rovescala is a small village in the province of Pavia, in the heart of the Oltrepò Pavese, a land of hills and great wines. Its patron saint is the Nativity of Mary, whose liturgical feast day falls on September 8th, but which in Rovescala is traditionally celebrated on the fourth Sunday of August, as summer draws to a close and the vineyards prepare for the harvest.

A Feast Between Faith and Community

The patronal feast is the moment when the town gathers around its religious tradition. The celebrations in honor of the Nativity of Mary are accompanied, as is customary in the villages of the Oltrepò, by moments of conviviality that liven up the evenings: local cuisine, regional wines, and the meeting of the inhabitants renew an ancient bond.

In the Realm of Bonarda

Rovescala is one of the best-known names in Oltrepò winemaking, home of Bonarda and red wines that have made this hilly area famous. Experiencing the patronal feast here also means coming into contact with the wine culture that permeates every aspect of village life, from the cellars to the banquets.

The Soul of the Oltrepò Pavese

The Feast of the Nativity of Mary is one of those events that tell the most genuine identity of the Oltrepò villages: far from the major tourist flows, deeply felt by the community. For those who want to discover Rovescala beyond its wines, the patron saint's feast is the perfect opportunity.