Chestnut Festival IGP 2014 in Montella (Avellino)

The chestnut festival IGP will also take place this year in Montella with many typical dishes and musical and artistic events

Also this year a Montella, in the province of Avellino, returns the undisputed queen of autumn: the chestnut. To pay homage to the tasty and beneficial fruit, will be the "Sagra della Castagna IGP of Montella"  that the 7-8-9-November 2014 will return with its 32 edition, right in Montella in the heart of the Irpinia.

An event born in 1977 with the aim of disseminating the extraordinary characteristics of this product of the earth. Because the Chestnut of Montella is not just any fruit, so much so that it represents the first and only case in Italy of fruit and vegetable products which has been declared, by the Ministry of Agriculture, the DOC (Denominazione Origine Controllata), replaced later by thePGI (Protected Geographical Indication).

But what has Montella's chestnut so special? There "Palommina", so named for its shape similar to a dove, compared to other chestnuts is characterized by a 'extreme sweetness thanks to a rich content in carbohydrates, not to mention its particular organoleptic properties such as aroma, flavor and preservability that make it a unique and unrivaled fruit.

As every year, the festival will offer the opportunity to taste the renowned chestnut in all its sauces, from simple and fragrant roast chestnut up to the delicious classic sweets such as castagnole, panzerotti, cannoli with chestnut cream and chocolate and much more. All embellished even more by food and wine delicacies and typical local dishes that can be tasted in many of the stands organized for the occasion.

And it does not end here because the manifestation will not only be this, but it will also be dance, folklore, music, painting, crafts, magic shows, sports, theater, shopping and above all it will tell the Irpinia territory steeped in culture, tradition and a extraordinary geographical beauty.

An event that involves Montellese and tourists every year, thanks to the constant commitment and excellent organizational capacity of the Municipality of Montella. A real 360-degree sensory journey that, as always, will fill the belly, stimulate the neurons and warm the heart.

Program of the 32 ° Chestnut Festival PGI of Montella:

7 November

15 hours: Inauguration of the Eco Museum of the Chestnut and Conference "Castanicoltura ... what future?" at Palazzo Capone
19 hours: Official inauguration of the 32a Chestnut Festival of Montella with opening food stands
21.30 hours: Concert Orchestra Comprehensive Institute G. Palatucci Together in harmony in Piazza Bartoli

Traveling groups

8 November

10 hours: Opening of food stands and Exhibition of Extemporaneous Painting by the students of the Istituto Comprensivo G. Palatucci; Opening of the Exhibition of Ancient Crafts by Knit Cafè at the municipal library in Piazza Bartoli
10.30 hours: Award ceremony of the Extemporaneous Painting competition "The paths of our chestnut"
11.30 hours: Tarantella lesson by the Montemarenese Tarantella School in Piazza Bartoli
15 hours: Magic show for children and Magic Balls show by Mago Fofficino; Archery demonstration e Reiki Original Japanese at the Chiuse district
19 hours: Official ignition of the braziers with the folk group Delli Gatti Association
21 hours: Montelese folk music concert by Delli Gatti Association in Piazza Bartoli
22 hours: 30: Concert of popular music of Irpinia edited by The brigade of the middle ground in Piazza Bartollo

9 November

10 hours: Opening of food stands; opening Exhibition of Extemporaneous Painting by the boys of theComprehensive Institute G. Palatucci; Opening Exhibition of Ancient Crafts by Knit Cafè at the municipal library in Piazza Bartoli
11.30 hours: Juggling show for children with The Rudinì Circus in Piazza Bartoli
12.30 hours: Tarantella lesson by the Montemarenese Tarantella School in Piazza Bartoli
15 hours:National Theater of Puppets Ferraiolo in Piazza Bartoli; demonstration of archery and Original Japanese Reiki at the Chiuse district
18 hours: 00: Concerto The Ancient Sounds - Bottari di Macerata Campania in Piazza Bartoli

Traveling groups.

Any changes to the program can be viewed on the official Sagra website

Information 32 ° edition of the Sagra della Castagna PGI of Montella

When: from 7 to 9 November 2014
Where: Montella (Av)

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Photo Credit: Gianni Capone

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Written by Bruna Di Matteo
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