Sagra del Pezzente

The poor man's sausage becomes a delicacy

In Gorgoglione, a small village in the province of Matera perched on the hills of inner Lucania, there is a flavour that tells the peasant history of this land: pezzente. A humble sausage in its origins — once prepared with the less noble parts of the pig — but rich in taste and memory, today it is considered a true delicacy and a symbol of the gastronomic identity of the territory. It is dedicated to this that the Sagra del Pezzente is held, one of the most anticipated events of the Gorgoglione summer.

A festival in the 'village of the mad'

Gorgoglione likes to define itself with self-irony as the village of the mad, for that touch of madness, cheerfulness, and lightheartedness that animates its community. The festival, held in Piazza Zanardelli in the heart of the village, fully reflects this spirit: the tastings of pezzente and traditional peasant dishes are accompanied by live music and entertainment that transform the evening into a great folk festival.

Gorgoglione and its flavours

The Sagra del Pezzente is part of a rich summer calendar, curated by the Pro Loco (local tourist board) and the Municipality, which celebrates Lucanian gastronomy and also includes the renowned Sagra dell'Involtino. Visiting Gorgoglione during these days means rediscovering the authentic flavours of the past and experiencing evenings of culture, territory, and conviviality, in a welcoming village immersed in the most genuine Lucania.