Pumpkin Festival in Reggiolo an appointment not to be missed between taste, folklore and gourmet combinations
Every year in September, the village of Reggiolo, in the province of Reggio Emilia, turns orange to celebrate one of the symbolic fruits of autumn: the pumpkin. La Pumpkin Festival is an event loved by locals and tourists alike, blending rural tradition, authentic flavours and conviviality in the heart of the Po Valley.
With food stands, markets, shows and workshops for all ages, the pumpkin is undisputed queen: in every dish, decoration and scent.
An ancient, rich and surprising vegetable
La pumpkin is a plant that has its roots in man's agricultural history. Cultivated as early as over 10,000 years ago in Central America, it arrived in Europe in the 16th century, finding in Emilia-Romagna fertile ground to become the protagonist of many popular recipes.
Rich in vitamins, fibre and antioxidants, pumpkin is a food versatile, perfect for sweet and savoury dishes. In the kitchen, every part of the pumpkin can be exploited: flesh, seeds, skin, flowers.
Specialities not to be missed at the Festival
During the Reggiolo Pumpkin Festivalyou can taste typical local recipes, prepared with passion by local associations:
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Pumpkin tortelli with macaroons and mostarda, topped with melted butter and Parmesan cheese
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Pumpkin Lasagne or warming peasant soups
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Fried gnocco with pumpkin cream, cold cuts and... a drop of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar
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Pumpkin sweetssuch as cakes, spiced biscuits or homemade jams
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And there is no shortage of the curious pumpkin cocktail, craft beers, pumpkin beers and many ideas for cooking at home
The magic of pairing: pumpkin and balsamic vinegar
The natural sweetness of the pumpkin finds its perfect balance with the’Balsamic Vinegar of Modena or the’Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Reggio Emilia. The combination of these two ingredients creates refined contrasts, perfect for elegant yet rustic dishes.
Gourmet ideas to try:
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Baked pumpkin with Parmesan shavings and drops of Balsamic Vinegar Borgo
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Cream of pumpkin and leek soup with balsamic reduction and wholemeal croutons
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Pumpkin and rosemary risotto, whipped with a touch of butter and balsamic vinegar in the finish
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Pumpkin tortelli with Vinegar of the Twenties glaze for a surprising sweet-and-sour touch
Discover our products to go with pumpkin
On our online shop you can find ideal seasonings to go with pumpkin in its endless versions:
- Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Reggio Emilia - Gold Seal
- Twentieth Anniversary Condiment - perfect for soups and roasts
- Pearls of Balsamic - ideal on appetisers, pies or pumpkin cheesecake
A stay between taste and relaxation
Would you like to combine a visit to the Pumpkin Festival with an authentic experience in the Reggio Emilia hills? Our Residences of Borgo await you for a weekend of relaxation, private tastings, visits to the vinegar cellar and unforgettable moments among nature, art and flavours.
