'Tu vine e dde le cose nosce' Festival

The Salento flavors festival in Parabita

The 'Tu vine e dde le cose nosce' Festival is one of the most anticipated food and wine celebrations of the summer in Parabita, a small town in the province of Lecce overlooking the hinterland of Lower Salento. Every year, during the first ten days of August, the town center transforms into a large social space where residents and visitors gather to celebrate the table and traditional Apulian culture.

The meaning of the name

The event's title is written in the Salento dialect: 'Tu vine e dde le cose nosce' translates to 'Come and discover our things', while the variant 'Sagra du vinu e te le cose noscie' explicitly references wine and local products. It is a declaration of identity: the festival was created to highlight what Salento produces and what the Parabita community proudly brings to the table.

What to eat and drink

The heart of the festival lies in the food stalls set up along the streets and squares of the town. You can sample local wines, traditional cheeses and dairy products, cured meats, sandwiches filled with local specialties, and Salento sweets. The selection showcases the popular cuisine of the Capo di Leuca, made of simple and genuine ingredients, in a tasting journey that accompanies the evening from aperitif to after-dinner.

Music and atmosphere

The gastronomic offerings are complemented by live music and entertainment, which enliven the village streets and turn the festival into a community celebration. Admission is free, and the environment is designed for families, groups of friends, and tourists vacationing in Salento, who can stroll among the stalls and experience local hospitality.

Parabita and Salento

Parabita, in the province of Lecce, is located in the heart of Salento, Puglia. It is a village with ancient roots, known for its 16th-century castle and archaeological heritage dating back to prehistoric times. The festival is part of a rich calendar of summer events in the town, alongside the Feast of Maria SS. della Coltura and other festivals dedicated to local produce, representing an authentic opportunity to get to know the town and its traditions.

When it takes place

The event is traditionally held in the first ten days of August. Local tourism sources indicate August 9th as the reference date for the edition, in the height of the Salento summer season.