Porchetta festival, the gentle taste of Ariccia

The Porchetta Festival of Ariccia is a most awaited event, celebrating, in September, an excellence of the Italian gastronomy. The preparation of porchetta (roasted pork) is an art, it must be crispy outside and tender inside.

The feast of the porchetta, since 2011 a PGI product, is said to originate from the ancient sacrifices of pigs at the Jupiter Temple on Mount Cavo. The preparation of this speciality follows precise rules in the processing and seasoning of the meat with rosemary, garlic and black pepper.

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The Ariccia Festival, born in 1950 with the porchettari in traditional dress, is celebrated on the first Sunday of September. During the event, we can appreciate history and flavours, together with shows and street artists, dancing and music performances along  the streets of Ariccia, crowded with visitors eager to taste local wine and delicacies.

ARICCIA RM sagra della porchetta IG @ilmella

IG @ilmella

All’ombra della Chiesa Collegiata dell’Assunta di Bernini, sono tanti gli eventi e le tradizioni che riempiono Piazza di Corte e tutto il borgo dei Castelli Romani. La parata degli sbandieratori, la Corsa coi Sacchi, la premiazione del miglior stand della Porchetta, ma il momento più atteso è il tradizionale lancio dei panini. Nel 2024 la 72^ Sagra della Porchetta d’Ariccia.si svolge da venerdì 30 agosto a domenica 1° settembre.

 

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