Quarantino Bean Festival 2024: 14th edition in Volturara Irpina

Tradition and biodiversity in Irpinia

From September 11th to 13th, the municipality of Volturara Irpina hosts the 14th edition of the Valle del Dragone Quarantino Bean Festival. The event is a significant appointment for the promotion of local agricultural production, focusing on a variety of legume that represents a pillar of the gastronomic identity of the Irpinia territory.

The Quarantino Bean, recognized as a Slow Food Presidium, owes its uniqueness to the fertile soils and the microclimate of the Valle del Dragone. Its name derives from its short vegetative cycle, which defines its distinctive organoleptic properties, characterized by a thin skin and a creamy consistency particularly appreciated in the culinary field.

A prestigious historical and natural context

Volturara Irpina is distinguished by its strategic geographical location within the Monti Picentini Regional Park. The village, situated in a mountain basin, offers a natural landscape of considerable interest, where the integration between millennial agricultural activity and the conservation of the mountain landscape constitutes a model of sustainable territorial development.

Choosing the historic center as the setting for the event allows visitors to enjoy the typical architecture of the mountain towns of Campania. The event transforms the urban fabric into an experiential path aimed at the rediscovery of ancient cultivation techniques, promoting the inseparable link between the excellence of the typical product and the safeguarding of local rural heritage.

The event program

During the three days, the food and wine offering is articulated through stands and guided tastings, aimed at illustrating the versatility of the Quarantino Bean in traditional peasant recipes and contemporary interpretations. The event is not limited to the purely culinary dimension, but integrates moments of cultural exploration, folk music, and local entertainment activities.

The Quarantino Bean Festival serves as a catalyst for experiential tourism, encouraging the participation of enthusiasts of rural culture and excellent gastronomy. The event confirms itself as a stronghold of authenticity, in which the local community becomes the spokesperson for knowledge that spans generations, keeping intact the characteristics of quality and genuineness that make the product an emblem of contemporary Irpinia.