Sagra del Cotechino di Sorbara

The sagra of local cotechino in Sorbara

Every year, at the end of August, the hamlet of Sorbara in the Municipality of Asola, in the province of Mantova, dedicates two evenings to its flagship product: the local cotechino, a typical cured sausage from the Mantua plain. The Sagra del Cotechino is organised by the association Amici di Sorbara with the patronage of the Municipal Administration of Asola.

A 1950s farming village

What makes this sagra special is the setup: the main street of the small village is lit and decorated in the style of a 1950s village festival, with farm carts, old work tools, and animals arranged at the entrance. The cotechino is cooked in the historic kitchen of the Locanda dal Gastaldo, the heart of the hamlet.

The food and stalls

The menu centres on cotechino, accompanied by traditional specialities: risotto, handmade pumpkin tortelli, cotechino with lentils and mashed potatoes, tagliatelle with duck ragù, braised meat with polenta, cured meats and tripe, and homemade desserts. Along the stalls, you'll find craft beers, lambrusco, homemade sweets, fresh pasta, and local products. At the entrance, euros are exchanged for "palanche", the sagra's tokens.

Music and atmosphere

In the evening, live music transforms the courtyard into an open-air dance hall, in the true spirit of a village festival. Admission is free. The Sagra del Cotechino di Sorbara is a well-known event of the Alto Mantovano summer, frequented by those seeking genuine cuisine and the authentic atmosphere of the small villages in the province of Mantua.