Sagra dell'Uva di Cupramontana

The Verdicchio festival in the heart of the Castelli di Jesi

Perched at over 500 meters above sea level among the hills of the Province of Ancona, Cupramontana has always been considered the capital of Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi. It's no surprise, then, that the village is also home to the Sagra dell'Uva, the oldest food and wine event in the Marche region: the first edition dates back to 1928, and for almost a century, the festival has marked the time when the entire community celebrates the end of the grape harvest.

Allegorical floats and Palio della Pigiatura

The heart of the Sagra dell'Uva is the grand parade of allegorical floats, built throughout the year by the town's contrade with creativity, humor, and a good dose of local pride. On Sunday afternoon, the floats parade through the historic center to Piazza Cavour, where a jury awards prizes to the most successful creations. Another unmissable event is the Palio della Pigiatura, a re-enactment of the ancient grape-stomping with bare feet in vats, a competition that pits the contrade against each other amidst laughter and enthusiasm.

Stalls, Verdicchio, and folklore

Throughout the festival, the village is filled with characteristic food stalls, where you can taste dishes of Marche cuisine naturally paired with local Verdicchio. There are also performances by folk groups, traditional songs, musical bands, and shows by the contrade, which liven up alleys and squares in an atmosphere of authentic celebration.

Major evening concerts

In recent years, the Sagra dell'Uva has combined tradition with a rich program of evening concerts in the square, attracting large crowds from all over the Marche region. The event, organized by the Fondazione Sagra dell'Uva Cupramontana, thus manages to blend history, tradition, and entertainment, confirming itself as one of the most important autumn events in the Marche territory.