01/10/2026 - 31/12/2027
Asti

Description

An evocative journey through the finest local agricultural produce and traditional specialties - much more than simple pleasures for the palate. These products are the purest expression of biodiversity, artisan dedication and local rural knowledge. This is not a story to be told, but an experience to enjoy with all your senses. Walking through nature and visiting local producers, discovering age-old traditions and uncovering the secrets of skills handed down through generations, means connecting deeply with the identity of the land. It is an invitation to rediscover the value of slow living, craftsmanship and a close connection with the land, where outstanding local produce becomes landscape, culture and unforgettable memories.

Monferrato is not only a land of great wines and rolling hills shaped by vineyards; it is also the guardian of a thousand-year-old rural culinary tradition, deeply rooted in the rhythms of the land and changing seasons. One of the most fascinating and demanding traditions is the art of preserving the fruits of the land in glass jars, traditionally known as burnie.

Born out of necessity and the desire not to waste the abundance of summer and autumn harvests, this tradition is built on two fundamental principles.
Seasonality as a guiding principle: each jar captures the authentic flavor of produce at the perfect moment of ripening, preserving the warmth and abundance of summer to be enjoyed at the winter table.
From Garden to Pantry: peeled tomatoes, fleshy peppers and crisp beans, but above all the traditional sauces that bring local dishes to life such as bagnet verd and bagnet ross, together with fruit preserved in syrup or spirits.

Behind "Monferrato in barattolo" are Laura and Alessandro from Azienda Agripassione, who lovingly transform traditional recipes into authentic Monferrato specialties. With no preservative or additive, a truly short supply chain and careful artisan production, they capture and preserve the authentic flavors of the land in every precious jar. Taste these delicious specialties in a menu prepared using the same carefully selected ingredients that fill the colorful jars neatly displayed on the shelves. Why not take a taste of tradition home with you or give it as a gift? Opening one of these jars in the heart of a Monferrato winter means lifting the lid on much more than enticing aromas and authentic flavors: it means discovering the story of a hardworking rural community, shaped by patience, dedication and a deep love for the fruits of the land.