Sagra della Fava Cottora dell'Amerino, della Polenta alla Carbonara e del Cinghiale alla Colcellese
The flavours of Collicello: fava cottora, carbonara polenta and wild boar
About Sagra della Fava Cottora
The village of Collicello and fava cottora
The festival takes place in Collicello, a hamlet of about two hundred inhabitants in the municipality of Amelia, in the province of Terni. The heart of the festival is the Amerino fava cottora, a local variety of broad bean with a thin skin that remains soft even when dried: an ancient legume, now protected as a Slow Food Presidium, a symbol of the simple, identity-rich cuisine of southern Umbria.
Three traditional dishes
Alongside the fava cottora, the festival celebrates two other local specialities: carbonara polenta and wild boar alla colcellese, prepared according to the village recipe. The food stalls, managed by the Pro Loco of Collicello, offer these dishes along with other Umbrian cuisine courses, in a village festival atmosphere.
Between faith and tradition
The event takes place concurrently with the celebrations in honour of the Madonna delle Grazie, intertwining the gastronomic dimension with the religious and community aspects. It is an opportunity to discover an authentic village in the Amerino region and a food and wine tradition that endures thanks to the commitment of the local community.
Sagra della Fava Cottora — edition 2026
The 11th edition of the festival returns to Collicello di Amelia from 16 to 25 July 2026, accompanying the celebrations in honour of the Madonna delle Grazie (16 July). The Pro Loco of Collicello offers the three symbolic dishes of the festival at its stalls — the Amerino fava cottora, a Slow Food Presidium, carbonara polenta and wild boar colcellese style — along with evenings of celebration in the village.
Programme Sagra della Fava Cottora 2026
The detailed programme for the evenings will be published by the Pro Loco of Collicello closer to the event. Usual structure:
- 16 July: celebrations in honour of the Madonna delle Grazie
- Evening food stalls with Amerino fava cottora, carbonara polenta and wild boar colcellese style
- Evenings of celebration and entertainment in the village
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How to get there
Collicello is a hamlet of Amelia (TR), reachable by car from the Orte-Terni dual carriageway. Nearest train station: Orte (Rome-Florence line).
Times and admission
Food stalls open in the evening. Free admission, paid consumption.
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Where does it take place — Sagra della Fava Cottora
Collicello di Amelia