31st Bean Festival of Controne, an opportunity to taste a DOC specialty at the foot of the Alburni Mountains. November 30 and December 1, 2013
In the province of Salerno, in the small municipality of Controne, located at the foot of the Alburni Mountains and above the river Calore, is held by the famous 1983 Festival of beans which, now in its 31st edition, is scheduled for days November 30 and 1 December 2013.
Il Controne bean it is a typical delicacy of this territory (the DOC brand has already been recognized), and it is a legume that, unlike common beans, is small, round and very white, characterized by a thinner skin, high digestibility and cooking time lower, so much so as to be included by the Slow Food among the 100 Italian specialties to be saved.
La Sagra del Fagiolo di Controne has become, since its first edition, an important event for the economic life of the area, because it attracts thousands of tourists and visitors in this small village of the Alburni.
The event is held in the historic center, where you can taste thethe bean of Controne in its many variations (including ice cream!), but also other local gastronomic specialties such as extra virgin olive oil and wine, inside some "taverns" set up for the occasion.
An event not to be missed on these cold winter nights, where you can warm up in the best places in warm places and in the company of excellent local food.
We advise you to consult the official Facebook page of the Sagra del Fagiolo di Controne to make sure of the event. (info and contacts at the end of the article)
Information on the Bean Festival
When: November 30 from 17: 00; 1 December from 12: 00
Where: Piazza Umberto I, Controne (SA)
Information and contacts: Sagra del Fagiolo di Controne on Facebook
