FESTIVAL OF "IN" Spells of flavors, history and culture from 14 May 2011 to 15 May 2011 Cossano Belbo (CN) (town squares and streets)
Food and wine excellences, art and culture of the Langa
Cossano Belbo is a small village located in the center of the Belbo Valley, in the lower Langa about 30 km from Alba and Asti in the south-eastern part of Piedmont and is one of the 250 municipalities of the Province of Cuneo. The initiative and courage of the municipality and the Pro loco, the good will and pride of its inhabitants mean that for the thirteenth consecutive time the second weekend of May is dedicated to its typical products, to the manufactures of Langa as well as to food and wine crafts.
Tajarin, ravioli al plin, salamin, trifolin, Mulin flour, Furmentin and bon vin, are the author's food and wine proposals that have made the small town of Langa famous.
The curious and frequent ending "in" of its typical products and of the well-known local painter Francesco Bo (but in full coherence with the intent of the initiative is better known by the nickname Cichinin) has inspired the name of a festival that from year to year is consolidated in terms of quality and level of offer. The ever-increasing number of visitors, made up of curious people and neophytes, but also of loyal guests of the quaint village, rewards the effort and commitment of the organizers every year. The excellent success of the event, in fact, is a consequence of the commitment of the townships of the country and of the Cossanese companies
which, respectively, prepare delicious typical dishes and wines to be tasted during the day. Great efforts have also been made by municipal administrations which in recent years have invested large sums to finance works to beautify the town and the surrounding area. Cossano Belbo, best known thanks to the citations in the works of Pavese and Fenoglio, deserves to grow in tourism both for the incredible beauty of the landscape and for the food and wine richness.
The main resource of the country is the cultivation of vines, in particular Moscato d'Asti (Cossano Belbo is in fact included in the 52 Municipalities belonging to the typical production area of Moscato d'Asti "DOCG") as well as Furmentin (not to deprive us of the typical ending) and Dolcetto d'Alba. Cossano Belbo is known nationally and internationally for its wine cellars such as the “Terrenostre”, “S. Orsola ”,“ Toso ”,“ Villa Lanata ”,” Montaldo ”and“ Scanavino ”who, with their wine, contribute to making the territory known. As evidence of the industriousness of the people and with the desire to succeed in their work, other producers were born such as the "Cà d'Michel", "La Rù", "Poderi Roccanera", and the "Bianco ”With the production of typical wines such as Moscato and Dolcetto. Other important realities are the “Cooperativa Carni Vallebelbo” where you can find typical Piedmontese meats and cured meats, the “Marino stone mill” which with its exclusive flours is known in the best national and foreign restaurants.
The restaurant, the pride of the country, with its typical restaurants, the renowned "Universo" and "Camulin" and the restaurant-pizzeria "La Lanterna" as well as with the farmhouses, offers all year round local seasonal excellences: tajarin and agnolotti al plin in particular. The confectionery specialties: amaretti, hazelnut cakes, but also the typical trifulin, can be found at the Pasticceria Capello.
Tourists can stay overnight, as well as find refreshment, at the characteristic and welcoming farmhouses San Bovo, Cascina Serra, La Rovere and Langa Soprana. In the shadow of the wine sector, the enomechanical sector has experienced a strong expansion in recent years: there are companies specialized in the supply of plants and machinery for processing grapes, bottling and packaging of wines and food products. The industriousness of the people is recognized in the intelligent and passionate management of farms, craft and commercial enterprises, cooperatives, but also by both wine and mechanical industries, all testifying to a happy union between tradition, respect for the territory and its products and a high technological level.
There is no shortage of historical aspects related to this country. In the Middle Ages, the ancient village of Coxanum was at the center of an obligatory path in the trade of fine cloths and fabrics between the overseas territories and the marquisate of Genoa. At the beginning of March 1274 the Asti merchants sent twenty "troselli" of French cloth and twenty bundles of cloth to the Riviera, each loaded onto a beast of burden. The Marquises Manfredi and Giacomo di Busca attacked the convoy bound for Genoa in Cossano Belbo, confiscated the goods and sent the merchants back to Asti on foot. Busca's refusal to the request for restitution triggered, on the evening of 24 March 1274, a bloody battle between 10000 infantrymen from Asti and the Angevin army.
Cossano Belbo wants to dedicate two days to the craftsmanship of excellent food and wine.
Detailed plan
Saturday 14 May 2011
16,30 pm Conference "Asti and Moscato d'Asti: the Docg" IN "past, present ... and future
From 18,30 pm Food and wine evening dedicated to traditional dishes
Cantè “IN” Major .... Music and dance of the Piedmontese tradition
22,00 pm Fireworks “IN” the bottle… fireworks event… .and not only….
Sunday 15 May 2011
free admission
From 11.00 am Opening of the photographic exhibition
Exhibition and demonstration of the mosaic school of Spilimbergo
Exhibition of the "Winged Knights"
From 12.30 pm “Itinerant” lunch among the “IN” inns with typical dishes
14,30 pm Beginning of the historical representation "The battle of Cossano 1274 -" The retaliation "Made by the Moretta group of Alba
At 15,30 pm Attraction show with "The Winged Knights" of the Master Falconry
16,30 Race of "Patin"
18.00 Sinoira snack
Throughout the day, caricaturists, mimes and jugglers will make you relive an "Enchanting dive into the past"; guided visits to local food and wine companies.
Pro loco tourist association of Cossano Belbo
Event tab
Title: FESTIVAL OF "IN"
Subtitle: Spells of flavors, history and culture
Dates: May 14-15, 2010
Timetables: May 14 from 16.30 to 24.00, May 15 from 11.00 to 20.00
Place (full address): Cossano Belbo (CN) - town squares and streets
Telephone for information: 3334128476 (Giorgia) Fax: 014188540
Mail for information: [email protected]. cn.it
Website: https://www.comune.cossanobelbo.cn.it
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