Sagra dei Bertù di San Lorenzo

Bertù, a dish to discover

In Rovetta, a municipality in the Val Seriana in the province of Bergamo, there is a dish that tells centuries of peasant cuisine: bertù, typical ravioli with a flavourful filling of cotechino from Bergamo. They are the specialty that gives its name to the San Lorenzo festival, the gastronomic event that every year, on August 16th, enlivens the town center.

Via Fantoni as a large table

For one evening, Via Fantoni transforms into an open-air restaurant. The markets open at 6 PM, while at 7 PM the kitchens fire up: in addition to bertù, local cured meats and cheeses arrive at the table, in a journey of flavours that tells the story of the Bergamo mountains. It's the classic village festival formula, where good food is enjoyed sitting outdoors, in company.

Folk and accordion

Accompanying the evening is music: the folk group Donne dell'Era and the accordion of Germano Melotti set the rhythm for the festival, bringing the sounds of popular tradition back to life. It's the right atmosphere for a festival that focuses on conviviality and the identity of a mountain village.

A festival by Pro Loco

The Sagra dei Bertù di San Lorenzo is organized by the Pro Loco of Rovetta, guardian of the town's gastronomic traditions. For those visiting Val Seriana in the summer, it's a precious opportunity to taste an authentic dish and experience a true community festival, in the heart of the province of Bergamo.