Sapori Ibleidi - Monterosso Almo Stop

A traveling festival in the Iblei Mountains

Sapori Ibleidi (also known as Sapori d'Ibleide) is a traveling food and wine festival launched in 2026 by the Union of Iblei Municipalities. It brings together the four mountain villages of Chiaramonte Gulfi, Giarratana, Monterosso Almo, and Buccheri, nestled in the heart of the Iblei Mountains in the province of Ragusa. The project is funded by the Sicilian Region as part of the 'Sicilia che piace' initiative by the Regional Department of Productive Activities, with a grant of 19,800 euros.

The concept behind the event is simple and rooted in local identity: you cannot truly know the Iblei region without tasting it. From June to October, the festival travels from village to village, turning historic centers into gourmet tourism experiences and countering the seasonality of tourism in the mountain area.

The Monterosso Almo stop: wheat, flour, and bread

In Monterosso Almo, a village in the province of Ragusa included in the 'Borghi più belli d'Italia' (Most Beautiful Villages in Italy) circuit, the focus is on the 'wheat → flour → bread' trail. This explores the local grain supply chain, from wheat cultivation and milling to traditional bread-making. Bread made with selected grains, scented with local herbs like oregano, and paired with local wine and the essential Monti Iblei PDO extra virgin olive oil, is the heart of this experience.

What the program offers

The event calendar features a variety of activities designed to engage visitors and families:

• Technical visits to local farms
• Show cooking and demonstrations with local chefs and producers
• Educational workshops for families and children
• Tastings of local products: bread, cheeses, cured meats, honey, Monti Iblei PDO oil, and wine
• Meetings with producers and live music sessions

A territory to discover

The four stops of Sapori Ibleidi form a widespread route that highlights the excellence of each village: wheat and bread in Monterosso Almo, onions in Giarratana, wine in Chiaramonte Gulfi, and extra virgin olive oil in Buccheri. The event aims to enhance the environmental, cultural, and gastronomic heritage of the Iblei mountain area, offering visitors an authentic experience of taste, nature, and culture.

The exact dates and detailed program for the Monterosso Almo stop have not yet been officially announced: we recommend checking the channels of the Union of Iblei Municipalities and the Municipality of Monterosso Almo for updates.