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E very autumn, as the fog rises over the Po Valley and the fields around Polesine Zibello turn gold, Italy gathers to honor one of its most ancient food traditions. This is Salumi da Re , a festival held at the Antica Corte Pallavicina, a place already legendary for its culatello cellars and rich gastronomic history. From 25 to 27 October 2025, the 12th edition of the event promises a weekend filled with flavour, stories, and the craftsmanship behind Italy’s finest salumi. A Meeting Point for Masters of Taste Salumi da Re isn’t just another food festival. It’s where Italy’s most skilled norcini, artisans, butchers, and small producers come together to show what true craftsmanship looks like. For three days, the historic court's spaces are filled with the aromas of smoked meats, fresh bread, spices, and slow-aged salumi that have taken months — sometimes years — to perfect. Visitors can walk among producer stalls, sample rare specialties, and talk with the artisans who made them. Fr...