Sagra del Ciapinabò

Place: Carignano. Organizer: Comitato Manifestazioni The Sagra del Ciapinabò of Carignano is an unmissable event for lovers of good food and Piedmontese traditions. Imagine a mild autumn afternoon, when the air turns crisp and the colours of the fields shift to gold and rust. It is precisely in this period that Carignano comes alive to celebrate a hidden treasure of its land: the ciapinabò, better known as Jerusalem artichoke. This festival is not a simple village fair. It is a sensory immersion in a world of flavours, scents and traditions rooted in the peasant history of this region. This tuber, with a somewhat curious name but a surprisingly delicate flavour, reminiscent of an unusual blend between the sweetness of the potato and the character of the artichoke, is the true protagonist. Once humble food, today ciapinabò is rediscovered for its remarkable properties: rich in inulin, a natural prebiotic, it is also ideal for those who pay attention to sugars. Strolling among the stalls that crowd the streets of Carignano during the festival, your senses will be immediately captivated. The air fills with an inviting smell of fried food, while the