Raviöre Festival

Raviöre, a treasure of 'cucina bianca'

In Montegrosso Pian Latte, a municipality in the Province of Imperia in the upper Valle Arroscia, raviöre are the gastronomic pride of the town. These are fresh pasta parcels, elongated in shape resembling a small boat, made with a simple dough (just over an egg) and filled with a rich mixture of mountain wild herbs: lemon verbena, engari (wild spinach), nettles, and over twenty varieties of herbs and vegetables gathered and dried with salt. It's a dish that tells the story of the 'cucina bianca' associated with transhumance and has earned the Communal Designation (De.Co.).

A deeply cherished festival

The Raviöre Festival, organized by the Pro Loco, takes place in July and is one of the most beloved gastronomic events of the summer in the valley. For one evening, the village comes alive with stalls offering raviöre in their traditional recipe, along with other mountain cuisine dishes, in an atmosphere of celebration and conviviality.

A dish of identity

Raviöre are more than just a specialty; they are a symbol of the identity of Montegrosso Pian Latte and its valley, linked to the gathering of wild herbs and the memory of pastoral civilization. For those visiting the Imperia hinterland in the summer, the festival is an opportunity to taste a rare dish and discover an authentic corner of alpine Liguria.