Sagra della Cannelletta

A tradition born from wine

The Sagra della Cannelletta in Castel Viscardo, in the Orvieto area of the province of Terni, is one of the most deeply rooted summer events in southern Umbria. The first edition dates back to 1966: it was created to support small local wine producers who struggled to sell the fruit of their vines wholesale. Since then, the sagra has never stopped, and in 2026 it will reach its 59th edition.

The meaning of the name

The "cannelletta" is the wooden tap used to dispense wine from barrels. A humble and everyday object, a symbol of the work in the cellars, it has become the emblem of the festival. It is no coincidence that the most anticipated moment is the opening parade, in which a float reproducing a large barrel decorated with vegetables and vine shoots parades through the village, accompanied by the G. Verdi Musical Band and costumed figures in traditional attire.

The flavours of the Orvietano

The heart of the sagra is the local cuisine. Every evening, at the refreshment stands, you can taste wines from local wineries along with dishes from peasant tradition: fried tortuccia according to the historic recipe, umbrichelli, pappardelle with wild boar, polenta and beans with pork rind, ham sandwiches, and wine doughnuts. A simple and generous table, to be accompanied by a glass of red wine or Vin Santo.

A village festival

More than a tourist event, the Sagra della Cannelletta is a community celebration: it is organized by the Pro Loco of Castel Viscardo with the involvement of a large part of the citizenry. The evenings, enlivened by live music, transform the village squares into a large convivial gathering under the August stars, a few kilometers from Orvieto and the borders with Lazio and Tuscany.