Altro · October 24, 2026 · Platania
A day dedicated to the delicious flavors of autumn, celebrating the chestnut and local culinary traditions. Organized by the Gruppo Micologico Reventino APS, this event kicks off in Piazza Vittorio Veneto at 4:00 PM. The menu, crafted by chef Marcello Butera, features unique dishes like pasta with chestnut flour and porcini mushrooms, crispy fried potatoes, roasted chestnuts, sweet ruselle, boiled peeled chestnuts, and castagnole pastries, all perfectly paired with local wine and draft beer. Throughout the day, you can also purchase bags of chestnuts and other local chestnut products.
Indulge in a delightful array of chestnut-inspired dishes and local specialties. Savor pasta made with chestnut flour and porcini mushrooms, crispy fried potatoes with porcini, and various preparations of chestnuts including roasted (castagne mpurnate), boiled and peeled (castagne pilate vullute), and sweet ruselle and castagnole pastries. Enjoy a hearty sandwich with speck and smoked provola cheese, all complemented by local wine and refreshing draft beer. Don't forget to take home some authentic local products like bags of chestnuts, peeled chestnuts, and chestnut flour bread.
📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026, starting at 4:00 PM 📍 Piazza Vittorio Veneto, Platania 🍽️ The Chestnut Festival features a special menu by chef Marcello Butera, including pasta with chestnut flour and porcini, fried potatoes with porcini, roasted chestnuts (castagne mpurnate), ruselle, boiled peeled chestnuts (castagne pilate vullute), castagnole, and a sandwich with speck and smoked provola cheese, accompanied by local wine and draft beer. 🌰 Purchase 3 kg bags of chestnuts, bags of peeled chestnuts, and loaves of chestnut flour bread.