Sagra dell'Involtino (U Gliumuriell)

'U Gliumuriell', the roll that tells the story of Lucania

In Gorgoglione, a village in the province of Matera perched in the inner Lucania region, there is a dish that has become a symbol: 'U Gliumuriell', a roll of spiced lamb meat and offal, cooked over coals or stewed, often served with the typical patate raganate (baked potatoes). It is to this specialty of peasant tradition that the Sagra dell'Involtino (Festival of the Roll) is dedicated, one of the most famous gastronomic festivals in the Matera area.

A national recognition

The value of the festival has also been recognized at an institutional level: on March 18, 2026, in the Sala della Lupa of the Chamber of Deputies in Rome, the Sagra dell'Involtino of Gorgoglione received the 'Sagra d'Eccellenza' (Festival of Excellence) mark from the Ente Pro Loco (Pro Loco Association), alongside the renowned Festa della Bruna of Matera. The Pro Loco has been working for years to achieve recognition for the gliumuriell as a typical traditional dish, aiming for the coveted IGP (Protected Geographical Indication) designation.

The White Night of Gorgoglione

The festival coincides with the village's White Night: starting in the evening, Piazza Zanardelli comes alive with food stalls, live music, and DJ sets, transforming Gorgoglione into a grand celebration until the early hours. An event that embodies the spirit of the 'village of the crazy', filled with cheerfulness, authentic flavors, and Lucanian hospitality.