Sagra del Ferricello

Ferricello, Tramutola's Signature Dish

In Tramutola, a village in the Val d'Agri within the province of Potenza, there is a dish that encapsulates the identity of the town: ferricello. It is a fresh handmade pasta, shaped around a thin knitting needle (hence the name), an heir to a domestic tradition passed down through generations. The Proloco Tramutola APS wanted to dedicate a festival to it to revive pride and make it the symbol of Tramutola's cuisine.

A Festival of Flavors and Community

The Sagra del Ferricello transforms the village center into a large space for conviviality. The food stalls offer ferricello dressed according to traditional Lucanian recipes, accompanied by typical local products and wines from the Val d'Agri. The festival takes place on summer evenings, usually in August, and combines tastings with folk music, dancing, and entertainment for all ages.

Tradition and Territory

Beyond the delicious food, the festival is an opportunity to showcase Tramutola and the Val d'Agri, a land of waters, forests, and ancient crafts. The event, enlivened by Pro Loco volunteers, is a highly anticipated occasion for the community and for the many people from Tramutola who return to their hometown during the summer, gathering around a dish that tastes like home.