Sagra della Trippa a Castelletto Borgo

Tripe, the queen of the table

In the gastronomic tradition of Mantua, as in many Italian popular cuisines, tripe holds a special place: a dish from humble origins that, thanks to long cooking times and handed-down recipes, becomes a true delicacy. In Castelletto Borgo, a hamlet of the Municipality of Roncoferraro in the province of Mantua, there is a dedicated festival for this speciality.

The Sagra della Trippa is held for a few days in September and focuses on this traditional dish, cooked according to local recipes. Alongside the star of the show, there are other offerings from Mantuan cuisine, in a menu that highlights the authentic flavours of the Bassa region.

A genuine village festival

Like many gastronomic festivals in the hamlets of Mantua, the one in Castelletto Borgo combines good food with a convivial and community dimension. It's an opportunity to get together, to enjoy a traditional dish with friends, and to experience the genuine atmosphere of village festivals, far from tourist trends and close to the roots of the territory.

Castelletto Borgo and Roncoferraro

Roncoferraro is a scattered municipality in the province of Mantua, in Lombardy, composed of numerous hamlets. Castelletto Borgo is one of them, and its Sagra della Trippa is among the gastronomic events that, from hamlet to hamlet, liven up the municipal territory and tell the story of its rich culinary tradition.