There are dishes that you don't just choose from the menu. They look for each other. They expect. They are recognized as part of a specific gastronomic identity.

In Borgomanero, This dish is Tapulone: an ancient recipe, intense and deeply linked to the city. A dish that tells the story history of Borgomanera through just a few ingredients, slow cooking and a strong flavour, capable of remaining in the memory.

At the Trattoria Enoteca Tiro a Segno, Tapulone is one of those dishes that cannot be missed. Not only because it belongs to the local tradition, but because it perfectly represents the way in which the restaurant interprets cuisine: respect for the roots, attention to the raw material and desire to bring authentic flavors to the table, recognizable and deeply linked to the territory.

Tapulone was born as a poor and popular dish, Traditionally prepared with finely chopped meat slowly cooked in red wine, together with simple and decisive aromas. It is essential preparation, but full of character: the wine gives depth, the aromas accompany the meat and time transforms the recipe into a soft dish, intense and enveloping.

Its name recalls the idea of ​​chopping, of chopping, of working the meat with patience. Precisely this workmanship is part of its identity: a cuisine made of concrete gestures, of manual knowledge and respect for a tradition that continues to have a special value in Borgomanero.

At the shooting gallery, Tapulone becomes a way to tell the city through taste. It is a dish that brings with it memories, conviviality and belonging. It is not a simple local specialty, but one of the most authentic symbols of Borgomanera cuisine.

Every taste speaks of family tables, of recipes handed down, of dishes prepared without haste and of that Piedmontese cuisine capable of being concrete, generous and profoundly elegant in its simplicity.

The connection with wine is one of the most important elements of Tapulone. Slow cooking in red wine isn't just a technique, but part of his character itself. For this reason the dish naturally dialogues with the wine soul of Tiro a Segno, where the wine list accompanies the cuisine and enhances the story of the territory.

In this balance between trattoria and wine shop, the Tapulone finds its ideal space. On the one hand, the Borgomanera tradition, on the other, the culture of wine; on one side the plate of memory, on the other, the search for combinations capable of enhancing the taste.

Tapulone is also deeply linked to the Grape Festival, one of the most heartfelt events in Borgomanero. The 77th Grape Festival is historically scheduled for the first weeks of September, with the main dates expected from 4 al 13 September 2026. The celebrations are concentrated in the historic center and recall history, the colors and traditions of the city.

During this period, Borgomanero rediscovers its bond with wine even more strongly, the grape harvest and popular culture. It's the moment when Tapulone goes back to being more than just a dish, but a shared symbol: a recipe that combines cuisine, celebration and city identity.

At the Trattoria Enoteca Tiro a Segno, Proposing Tapulone means preserving this story and bringing it to the table with care. It means giving value to a recipe that belongs to the city and offering it to those who really want to know the taste of Borgomanero.

Traditionally served with polenta, Tapulone becomes a complete dish, warm and generous. It is a perfect proposal for those who want to taste the typical Borgomanera cuisine and discover one of the most representative flavors of the area.

For those looking for what to eat in Borgomanero, Tapulone is an inevitable response. And for those who choose target shooting, it becomes an experience that unites tradition, Piedmontese cuisine, wine and hospitality.

Because some dishes are not simply local specialties. They are tales of cities.

And at the shooting gallery, Tapulone is just that: a dish that cannot be missed. A Borgomanera recipe to discover, savor and remember.

Book your table at Trattoria Enoteca Tiro a Segno and discover the authentic taste of Tapulone, the symbolic dish of Borgomanero.