In the heart of Piedmont, in the province of Asti, as the air turns cooler and the hills are painted with the warm colors of autumn, the village of Calosso comes alive for one of the most anticipated events of the year: the Rapulè Fair, in italian “Fiera del Rapulè”. This festival, which has become a must-attend event for lovers of tradition and food and wine from the Langhe and Monferrato regions, is inspired by the ancient practice of the late grape harvest of the smallest bunches, known in the local dialect as Rapulin ‘d San Martin.
Fiera del Rapulè 2024: When and Where?
From October 18 to 20, 2024, in the historic center of Calosso, the streets and squares will fill with aromas and flavors thanks to a food and wine trail that winds through the village, passing through the charming crotin, small underground wine cellars, while tasting traditional local dishes paired with wines from the producers of the Crota ‘d Calos Association.
The Fiera del Rapulè will be open on Friday 18 October from 19:30 to 24:00 and on Saturday 19 October from 17:30 to 24:00 by reservation only, purchasing tickets online on the website www.fieradelrapule.it
On Sunday 20 October, entry will be without reservation, from 11:00 to 16:00. To access the Fiera del Rapulè you can park in the Piana del Salto and San Bovo areas where you can take the shuttle to reach the event area.
The Fiera del Rapulè is also about sharing and friendship; it’s the desire to come together and celebrate the beauty of Piedmontese traditions.

And while we eagerly await the Fiera del Rapulè 2024, here’s a look ‘behind the scenes’ of the 2023 edition in this video.
Traditional dishes

Stewed tripe
Anchovies with parsley and garlic
Eggs with truffle
Caramelized pork cheek with Moscato d’Asti

Vitello Tonnato (veal with tuna sauce)
Friciule (fried dough) with salami
Raw meat salad
Russian salad
Leek and potato flan with cheese sauce
Ravioli del plin with ragù

Zabaione (custard) with Moscato
Baluten-i Mesciaji (meatballs)
Traditional Piedmontese mixed fried dishes
Gnocchi with Castelmagno cheese
Hazelnut cake with hazelnut cream

La Gran Finanziera di Calosso (a traditional Piedmontese dish made with veal and chicken offal, flavored with vinegar)
Fondue with truffle and croutons
Langa cheeses with cugnà (a traditional grape must condiment)
Eel marinated with Moscato d’Asti
Ancient pudding from the House of Savoy
Canestrelli (cookies) with apple compote & Calicioni delle monache (monk’s pastry)

Tajarin (thin pasta) with meat sauce
Cuneo DOP raw ham
