A Conversation with Massimo Porfirio
Each month we will share perspectives on Molise from those who live it and love it. This month we chatted with Massimo Porfirio.
August 2026
Traditional Costumes of Molise
Discover traditional costumes that can still be admired today in Molise’s mountainous villages.
San Vincenzo al Volturno and the Crypt of Epiphanius
Discover the medieval archaeological remains of San Vincenzo al Volturno and the Crypt of Epiphanius.
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NAU Economics of Gastronomy
This spring, Northern Arizona University students traveled from Rome through Molise on an eight-night Economics of Gastronomy program, following food from land and sea to artisan producers, manufacturers, restaurants, and the table.
Agnone: Where Craft, Fire, & Tradition Endure
Molise has 136 municipalities (comuni). This month Mootilda maps Agnone, where craft, fire, & tradition endure.
Learn about Agnone’s history, attractions, traditions, & tastes.
The Festa dell’Uva: Harvest, Art, and Tradition in Riccia
Each September, Riccia celebrates the harvest with one of Molise’s most colorful traditions: the Festa dell’Uva. At the heart of the festival are elaborate carri dell’uva—floats painstakingly decorated with grapes, vines, and other natural materials—which parade through town alongside traditional costumes, folk music, food, and plenty of wine.
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