Riassaporandoti

Riassaporandoti: The flavors of the Altopiano delle Rocche

Riassaporandoti is the summer food and wine evening organized by the Pro Loco of Rocca di Cambio, in the province of L'Aquila. The event brings the village to life during the August evenings, offering a culinary journey through the products and recipes of the Abruzzo mountain tradition. The name itself, an invitation to "savor again," perfectly captures the spirit of the event: returning to taste the dishes of the past, deeply rooted in village life and mountain cuisine.

The highest village in the Apennines

Rocca di Cambio sits at an altitude of approximately 1,434 meters, making it the highest municipality in the entire Apennine range. The village is located on the Altopiano delle Rocche, within the Sirente-Velino Regional Natural Park, surrounded by high-altitude meadows, forests, and peaks that define the landscape of inland Abruzzo. This setting, which remains refreshingly cool even in the height of summer, provides the natural backdrop for Riassaporandoti and enhances its intimate, convivial atmosphere.

The star ingredients

The gastronomy of Rocca di Cambio reflects the Abruzzo culinary tradition, based on simple, high-quality raw materials grown or raised locally. Key highlights of the local palate include:

• sheep's milk cheeses and mountain dairy products;
• lamb dishes, including the local cerije (mutton) and arrosticini;
• polenta and traditional peasant dishes;
• authentic local products and recipes handed down by village families.

Riassaporandoti celebrates this heritage, offering a unique opportunity to taste specialties prepared according to local customs.

The Pro Loco and the tradition of festivals

The Pro Loco of Rocca di Cambio, active since 1977, organizes numerous events throughout the year with the goal of keeping the village's dishes, songs, and customs alive. Riassaporandoti is part of a rich calendar of events that includes the mid-August Sagra ijju Cerijje, the Polenta Festival, and the Pizza Sfogliata Festival. It has become a staple of the village's summer program, standing alongside the main festivals as a well-established tradition.

A community event

Entirely run by volunteers, the evening blends the tasting of typical products with the authentic atmosphere of a small mountain village. Riassaporandoti is designed for both residents and the many holidaymakers who choose the Altopiano delle Rocche as their summer destination, seeking coolness, nature, and the genuine flavors of Abruzzo.