Every spring, Canino dresses up to celebrate one of its most delicate and refined treasures:
Green Asparagus from Canino. Between scents that evoke the earth and dishes that tell family stories, the
Asparagus Festival It is much more than a gastronomic event: it is a journey into the authentic heart of the
Tuscia Viterbese, where the’
extra virgin olive oil It is the ideal companion for any flavour.
Canino celebrates: the scents and traditions of asparagus
When the good weather arrives, Canino comes alive with the colours and scents of its
most anticipated festival. The village streets fill with stalls, chefs at work, and curious visitors, ready to taste dishes that combine peasant simplicity and authentic flavor. The atmosphere is cheerful and convivial.
popular festivals of the past, where every recipe smells of the oven and the garden, and every smile speaks of the pride of a tradition that is still alive. Asparagus, the absolute star of the festival, is celebrated in all its variations: grilled, fried, in omelettes, risottos, and even in the most unusual desserts. It is an ingredient that unites the entire community, a symbol of
agricultural identity And of that Tuscia that still today maintains a very strong bond with the land. For generations, the cultivation of this vegetable has represented a small miracle of agricultural wisdom and respect for nature. The festival also becomes an opportunity to discover the territory: from the ancient
Etruscan necropolis of Vulci, to the hilly landscapes that separate Lazio from the Tuscan Maremma. Canino, with its rural roots and contagious enthusiasm, welcomes anyone wishing to savor the true, authentic Tuscia, fragrant with wild herbs and centuries-old olive trees.
The green excellence that tells the authentic story of Tuscia
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Canino Asparagus It's no ordinary asparagus: its tender tip, bright color, and slightly sweet flavor make it a unique product. It's the product of a generous land, where the mild climate and volcanic soil offer ideal conditions for natural, environmentally friendly cultivation. Anyone who tastes it immediately recognizes the difference: a perfect balance between vegetal fragrance and delicacy on the palate. Every year, the Festival showcases this green protagonist, but also everything that revolves around it: local producers, restaurateurs, oil masters, and artisans of taste. It's the meeting of
agricultural tradition and culinary innovation, a moment in which Canino shows the world its most sincere identity — that of a village that lives through its flavors. But Tuscia is not only made of excellent products: it is made of
people, stories, smiles and hard-working hands. Visiting Canino during the festival means coming into contact with a community that welcomes you with warmth and authenticity. It's an invitation to slow down, to listen to nature's rhythms, and to rediscover the beauty of simplicity.
The perfect combination of Canino asparagus and extra virgin olive oil.
Like every great dish, asparagus also finds its perfection in the right combination: and in Canino, this combination is with the
real Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Canino. Its balanced, fruity, and slightly spicy flavor enhances the asparagus without overpowering it, creating a harmony that speaks of its land of origin. It's a natural embrace, where
vegetable garden and olive grove blend into a single Mediterranean breath. Every year, during the Festival, the
Cerrosughero Oil Mill by Laura De Parri opens its doors to visitors curious to discover how such a prized oil is made. It's an experience that engages all the senses: the scent of freshly pressed olives, the golden-green color of the new oil, and the velvety caress it leaves on the palate. An experience that completes, enriches, and prolongs the magic of the festival. After discovering the flavors of asparagus, there's no better way to celebrate the day than with a
visit to the Cerrosughero oil mill. It's time to transform curiosity into taste, discovery into emotion, with a tasting that makes you truly understand what it means.
“Quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil”.
After the festival, discover the taste at Frantoio Cerrosughero
After a stroll among the stands and an asparagus-based lunch, continue your tasting experience at the
Cerrosughero Oil Mill with the
Classic Cerrosughero Tour (€15, Mon/Sat morning). In this sensory journey between history and flavour you will be able to visit the oil mill, take part in a
technical tasting of 3 oils and toast with a
bruschetta with new oil accompanied by a glass of local wine. For those who love nature and visit Canino during the spring festival, the’
Olive Grove Experience with Picnic (€30 – April/May) It's the most poetic choice: a stroll among the olive trees, a guided tasting, and lunch among the trees, immersed in the scents that unite oil and asparagus in a single sensory tale. Whichever tour you choose, Frantoio Cerrosughero will welcome you with the warmth of
Authentic Tuscia, where every drop of oil is a promise of quality and every visit becomes a memory to take home.
Canino Asparagus Festival It is a hymn to slowness, tradition and genuine taste. It is the ideal gateway to discover the scents and flavours of the area, which find their perfect synthesis in the’
Extra Virgin Olive Oil from the Cerrosughero Oil Mill. After the party, continue your journey of taste:
book your experience, discover where the oil is born and experience Tuscia with all your senses. 
