Spizzicando - Aperitif among Medicinal Plants

An aperitif among the lavender fields

Spizzicando - Aperitif among Medicinal Plants is one of the most anticipated evenings of the summer in Sale San Giovanni, a charming village in the Province of Cuneo, in the heart of the Piedmontese Alta Langa. The event is part of the rich Lavender Flowering calendar, when the local hills turn purple and the air fills with the intense perfume of medicinal herbs.

An evening of scents and music

The concept is the 'apericena': an aperitif that evolves into a light dinner, to be enjoyed at a leisurely pace amidst the scents of lavender, sage, fennel, lemon balm, and the many aromatic plants that have made this corner of Piedmont famous. The evening is accompanied by the notes of Catalin Alecu's saxophone, creating an intimate and refined atmosphere under the Alta Langa sky.

Sale San Giovanni, the "Little Provence" of Piedmont

Sale San Giovanni is known as the "Little Provence" of Piedmont: between June and July, its lavender fields offer a spectacle that attracts visitors and photographers from all over Italy. Beyond lavender, the region has cultivated a rich botanical heritage for decades, including medicinal and aromatic herbs, sage, helichrysum, mallow, and the ancient enkir grain.

What to expect

• Aperitif featuring local products at the peak of the flowering season
• Live music with the saxophone of Catalin Alecu
• Evening atmosphere among lavender fields and medicinal herbs
• An opportunity to discover the Alta Langa village and its landscapes

Spizzicando is the perfect choice for those seeking an authentic and relaxed experience: not a large-scale festival, but an evening of taste and music that captures the identity of Sale San Giovanni and rural Piedmont, blending farming tradition with scenic beauty.