Villa in Monferrato | Explore the surroundings
Restaurants
Piedmont is recognized as the truffle/tartufo region par excellence and there are several dishes and events which celebrate this special "tuber".
The Piedmontese cuisine is famous for its appetizers, both hot and cold, including the peppers and stuffed onions, croutons with truffles, salads and the “salumi” (salsiccia di Bra), vitello
tonnato, insalata russa and stuffed eggs and many more!
Among the famous first courses there are: agnolotti del plin , with roast or truffle sauce; gnocchi and risottos. Also the Tajarin are very typical, an egg homemade pasta type normally enriched with truffles or with sage and butter sauce.
Moreover, there are also delicious main courses based on meat, such as the famous Brasato al barolo and the Bollito misto alla Piemontese. Among the dishes based on white meat, chicken alla babi (grilled) and marengo.
For desserts it worths to mention: the marrons glacés; the
bônet (a delicious chocolate pudding); hazelnut and chocolate/truffles; the chocolate bon-bon cuneesi (with rum); the marron compote and several biscuits like Baci di dama, Paste di Meliga and Krumiri.
This restaurant is located in Castello di Annone.
It has very delicious food with local atmosphere and ingredients. You can enjoy traditional dishes re-elaborated with a certain elegance.
Ristorante La Fioraia
25 Via MondoThis restaurant is located in Castello di Annone.
It has very delicious food with local atmosphere and ingredients. You can enjoy traditional dishes re-elaborated with a certain elegance.
Surrounded by greenery and nature, this "agriturismo", has also a restaurant where you can taste real local products at km 0 and traditional dishes in a peaceful setting.
It is located next to Rocca d’Arazzo (10min. by car from the villa) and it is recommended to reserve a table.
Azienda Agrituristica Il Fiordaliso
Via de PiancaSurrounded by greenery and nature, this "agriturismo", has also a restaurant where you can taste real local products at km 0 and traditional dishes in a peaceful setting.
It is located next to Rocca d’Arazzo (10min. by car from the villa) and it is recommended to reserve a table.
Situated in the village of Rocchetta Tanaro ( 7min. by car from the villa), Da Taschet is a local wine bar with restaurant. You can find here delicious traditional dishes at a fair price.
Vineria Taschet Di Bo Carlo Sas
11 Piazza Antonio PiacentinoSituated in the village of Rocchetta Tanaro ( 7min. by car from the villa), Da Taschet is a local wine bar with restaurant. You can find here delicious traditional dishes at a fair price.
Great place if you are craving some nice juicy meat or something different, like an authentic paella. The steaks are simply delicious here!
The interior is well decorated but we love especially the outside space, ideal for a summer evening dinner!
(Around 10/15 min. by car from the villa)
El Argentino
3 Via Collina ForniGreat place if you are craving some nice juicy meat or something different, like an authentic paella. The steaks are simply delicious here!
The interior is well decorated but we love especially the outside space, ideal for a summer evening dinner!
(Around 10/15 min. by car from the villa)
This restaurant has refined well-prepared dishes, careful presentation and impeccable service. Good wine list and perfect pairings for wines by the glass.
In a cordial and familiar environment, at La Braja it is possible to taste typical dishes of Monferrato accompanied by exhaustive descriptions and impeccable service.
The prices reflect the refinement of the dishes.
La Braja
N.11 Via San Giovanni BoscoThis restaurant has refined well-prepared dishes, careful presentation and impeccable service. Good wine list and perfect pairings for wines by the glass.
In a cordial and familiar environment, at La Braja it is possible to taste typical dishes of Monferrato accompanied by exhaustive descriptions and impeccable service.
The prices reflect the refinement of the dishes.
This restaurant is located in an old small local school in the village of Patro, next to Moncalvo (30 min. by car from the villa). Even if it's not really in proximity of our property, it has a very unique local/family character, with delicious food and affordable prices. The pizza is also very good.
Circolo L'Amis D'La Scola
24 Strada PatroThis restaurant is located in an old small local school in the village of Patro, next to Moncalvo (30 min. by car from the villa). Even if it's not really in proximity of our property, it has a very unique local/family character, with delicious food and affordable prices. The pizza is also very good.
This restaurant is located in the historic Mazzetti d’Altavilla "grappa" distillery, where sometimes you can also enjoy special tours (recommended to contact them in advance).
The restaurant defines itself as a laboratory of flavors, where the culinary traditions and typical km 0 products are enhanced and transformed with an eye to the future.
Their unique concept is to pair every dish with their different grappa; sensory combinations that can arouse intense emotions through the combination of gastronomic specialties and Mazzetti distilled liquors.
6 íbúar mæla með
Mazzetti D'Altavilla Srl
2 Viale Unità D'ItaliaThis restaurant is located in the historic Mazzetti d’Altavilla "grappa" distillery, where sometimes you can also enjoy special tours (recommended to contact them in advance).
The restaurant defines itself as a laboratory of flavors, where the culinary traditions and typical km 0 products are enhanced and transformed with an eye to the future.
Their unique concept is to pair every dish with their different grappa; sensory combinations that can arouse intense emotions through the combination of gastronomic specialties and Mazzetti distilled liquors.
At the gates of Montemagno, a village of medieval origin (17 min. by car from our villa), you will find the Osteria del Rooster. A simple and informal family-run Piedmontese restaurant situated in a completely renovated rustic farmhouse with a warm atmosphere and delicious
traditional Piedmontese cuisine.
Osteria del Rooster
19 Via S. Giovanni BoscoAt the gates of Montemagno, a village of medieval origin (17 min. by car from our villa), you will find the Osteria del Rooster. A simple and informal family-run Piedmontese restaurant situated in a completely renovated rustic farmhouse with a warm atmosphere and delicious
traditional Piedmontese cuisine.
Elegant restaurant, located in a stunning historical noble residence of the mid-eighteenth century, furnished with taste and refinement.
The chef presents dishes from the local and traditional cuisine with a pinch of creativity and finely pairings with regional wines.
The tables in the little garden are also very charming.
Il Crivello d'Oro Ristorante
42 Via Al CastelloElegant restaurant, located in a stunning historical noble residence of the mid-eighteenth century, furnished with taste and refinement.
The chef presents dishes from the local and traditional cuisine with a pinch of creativity and finely pairings with regional wines.
The tables in the little garden are also very charming.
PIZZERIA
This cozy restaurant, besides the nice atmosphere and general menu, it has also a very good pizza which follows the Neapolitan tradition.
7 íbúar mæla með
Vicolo Battisti - Asti Restaurant e Pizzeria
14/A Via Cesare BattistiPIZZERIA
This cozy restaurant, besides the nice atmosphere and general menu, it has also a very good pizza which follows the Neapolitan tradition.
PIZZERIA
Located in the center of Asti, this restaurant has very good pizza. You can find in the menu also hamburgers with local products and many other dishes.
Tre Re
378 Corso Vittorio AlfieriPIZZERIA
Located in the center of Asti, this restaurant has very good pizza. You can find in the menu also hamburgers with local products and many other dishes.
This is a special place which opened recently in the area, run by young dynamic owners.
I would definitely recommend it to try some great cheeses and charcuterie or even to just buy some local products to taste at home.
Ideal place for aperitivo or lunch !
Borgo Affinatori in Stalla
This is a special place which opened recently in the area, run by young dynamic owners.
I would definitely recommend it to try some great cheeses and charcuterie or even to just buy some local products to taste at home.
Ideal place for aperitivo or lunch !
This is one of the best restaurant in the area! local products, traditional kitchen from Piemonte with very good value for money. Moreover the interior is very cozy.
Bottega del Grignolino d'Asti
16 Via Guglielmo MarconiThis is one of the best restaurant in the area! local products, traditional kitchen from Piemonte with very good value for money. Moreover the interior is very cozy.
Wineries | Cantine
Piedmont counts on more than 50,000 hectares of vineyards and more than 3 million hectoliters of wine products.
Langhe, Monferrato and Roero are three areas where for centuries men enriched the territory with vineyards, hazelnut groves and orchards, creating a masterpiece of peasant civilization, protected by Unesco.
The vines grown in Piedmont are mostly in black berry, such as Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto, Croatina, Freisa, Bonarda, Grignolino, Brachetto, Malvasia in black berry, Casorzo and Schierano . Among the vines in white grape we mention Cortese, Erbaluce and White Muscat.
The area of production of Barolo is characterized by five famous locations: Barolo , Castiglione Falletto , La Morra , Serralunga d’Alba and Monforte d’Alba.
The Barbaresco was for years considered the “little brother” of Barolo. It is an extraordinary wine from grapes of Nebbiolo , which owes its name to the city where it is produced, not far from Barolo .
In the village of Rocchetta Tanaro (5 min), you can find “Post dal vin”. Here you can buy good wine at a good price. Enjoy a nice local wine degustation!
Post dal Vin
19 Via SalieIn the village of Rocchetta Tanaro (5 min), you can find “Post dal vin”. Here you can buy good wine at a good price. Enjoy a nice local wine degustation!
In Rocchetta Tanaro, guided tour of the wine cellars and degustation. Famous for their wine La Monella.
Braida
94 Via RomaIn Rocchetta Tanaro, guided tour of the wine cellars and degustation. Famous for their wine La Monella.
Family cantina where you can enjoy a guided tour of the historic cellar with degustation of their wines. Special attention to the Ruchè, typical wine of the very restricted area
Ferraris Agricola
7 Località RiviFamily cantina where you can enjoy a guided tour of the historic cellar with degustation of their wines. Special attention to the Ruchè, typical wine of the very restricted area
Enjoy a wine tasting and tour in this stunning location, situated on top of a hill surrounded by vineyards. This family owned cantina offer very good wines, with special attention to local unique Ruche' wine.
For the guided tours, we recommend always to contact in advance.
Società Agricola Montalbera S.r.l.
1 Cascina MontalberaEnjoy a wine tasting and tour in this stunning location, situated on top of a hill surrounded by vineyards. This family owned cantina offer very good wines, with special attention to local unique Ruche' wine.
For the guided tours, we recommend always to contact in advance.
Set in a stunning building from the 19th century, this historic winery (which is also B&B) has a production of international acclaimed wines, typical of the region.
It is recommended a reservation for the visit to the winery with wine tasting
Cantine dei Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta, Winery and Hospitality
66 Via RomaSet in a stunning building from the 19th century, this historic winery (which is also B&B) has a production of international acclaimed wines, typical of the region.
It is recommended a reservation for the visit to the winery with wine tasting
In this stunning historical cantina, you can enjoy a superb wine degustation and a guided tour.
The building has been beautifully restored and includes also a superb elegant restaurant, a resort and a wellness center.
Tenuta Montemagno Relais & Wines
9 Via Valfossato 9In this stunning historical cantina, you can enjoy a superb wine degustation and a guided tour.
The building has been beautifully restored and includes also a superb elegant restaurant, a resort and a wellness center.
Ristorante Belbo Da Bardon
25 Regione Valle AsinariGreat place to eat and to have a glass of wine
Shops and gastronomy
PASTIFICIO
This is a great place if you want to buy fresh pasta to make at home. The make daily all sorts of local traditional pasta, especially recommended the Tajarin and the Agnolotti (sort of ravioli, with several type of filling)
Maldera
11 Via Antica DoganaPASTIFICIO
This is a great place if you want to buy fresh pasta to make at home. The make daily all sorts of local traditional pasta, especially recommended the Tajarin and the Agnolotti (sort of ravioli, with several type of filling)
MACELLERIA CANOBBIO
This is a very good butcher shop. Surely recommended!
Here you can find also other traditional products, like fresh pasta and cheeses. We love their fresh “Mozzarella treccia”, ideal portion for a large group.
In Castello di Annone. There is a private parking located on Via Guglielmo Marconi (not far from the church of Castello di Annone)
Via Umberto I, 19
19 Via Umberto IMACELLERIA CANOBBIO
This is a very good butcher shop. Surely recommended!
Here you can find also other traditional products, like fresh pasta and cheeses. We love their fresh “Mozzarella treccia”, ideal portion for a large group.
In Castello di Annone. There is a private parking located on Via Guglielmo Marconi (not far from the church of Castello di Annone)
BAKERY/PATISSERIE: Very good bakery with delicious focaccia and other traditional products.
In Castello di Annone.
Nuovo Panificio Pasticceria
70 Via RomaBAKERY/PATISSERIE: Very good bakery with delicious focaccia and other traditional products.
In Castello di Annone.
Supermercato Gulliver
1 via dell'ArtigianatoAt 600m from our villa, you can find in this supermarket whatever you need
PHARMACY
located on Via Roma 80, right at the center of Castello d’Annone village, 900m from the house.
Farmacia Piacenza dott.sa Maria, Preparati di Laboratorio “su misura” Castello di Annone (AT)
80 Via RomaPHARMACY
located on Via Roma 80, right at the center of Castello d’Annone village, 900m from the house.
Very large supermarket, open also on Sunday’s.
15 min. by car from our villa
10 íbúar mæla með
Esselunga
319 Corso CasaleVery large supermarket, open also on Sunday’s.
15 min. by car from our villa
Cities and places
There are several attractions and highlights in the surroundings. You can enjoy the local character of Monferrato, but also organize day excursions of 1-2 hours to reach incredible places which represent the amazing landscape/cultural diversity of Italy.
is a cultural and dynamic city, capital of the region Piemonte. It is around 50 min away and it has many things to visit. The baroc city center, the important museums (Egyptian museum, GAM, Mole Antonelliana) and its castles and mansions (Reggia di Venaria, Stupinigi). If you have time, it worth a visit. Let us know if you would like to have a local to guide you around the city or some extra tips for restaurants and highlights!
293 íbúar mæla með
Turin
is a cultural and dynamic city, capital of the region Piemonte. It is around 50 min away and it has many things to visit. The baroc city center, the important museums (Egyptian museum, GAM, Mole Antonelliana) and its castles and mansions (Reggia di Venaria, Stupinigi). If you have time, it worth a visit. Let us know if you would like to have a local to guide you around the city or some extra tips for restaurants and highlights!
Asti is a very nice small city, with a characteristic historical centre. Here there are many things to do and little streets to visit. You should definitely take a walk in Corso Alfieri, visit the Torre Troyana, Palazzo Mazzetti e the S.M Assunta Cathedral. It may be interesting for kids to visit the Museo Paleontologico Territoriale dell’Astigiano. For a traditional dinner, the Osteria La Vecchia carrozza.
105 íbúar mæla með
Asti
Asti is a very nice small city, with a characteristic historical centre. Here there are many things to do and little streets to visit. You should definitely take a walk in Corso Alfieri, visit the Torre Troyana, Palazzo Mazzetti e the S.M Assunta Cathedral. It may be interesting for kids to visit the Museo Paleontologico Territoriale dell’Astigiano. For a traditional dinner, the Osteria La Vecchia carrozza.
Vignale Monferrato
Nizza Monferrato
In this cute village, you can visit also the historical Cantina Winery Contratto
37 íbúar mæla með
Canelli
In this cute village, you can visit also the historical Cantina Winery Contratto
Alba
Barolo, Piedmont
Bra
La Morra
Monforte d'Alba
Cisterna d'Asti
PARCO NATURALE ROCCHETTA TANARO
The protected natural park area extends for 120 hectares in the Municipality of Rocchetta Tanaro. An ideal place for a quiet walk in the woods and nature. The reserve is also known as “Il Bosco del Marchese” because it was once owned by the noble family marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta. For the visitors there are marked walking trails, bicycle paths, equestrian paths, paths for the blind, area equipped for the physically disabled and picnic areas.
10 íbúar mæla með
Rocchetta Tanaro
PARCO NATURALE ROCCHETTA TANARO
The protected natural park area extends for 120 hectares in the Municipality of Rocchetta Tanaro. An ideal place for a quiet walk in the woods and nature. The reserve is also known as “Il Bosco del Marchese” because it was once owned by the noble family marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta. For the visitors there are marked walking trails, bicycle paths, equestrian paths, paths for the blind, area equipped for the physically disabled and picnic areas.
Castles and fortifications
Very well preserved castle with a strong historical value. From 1830 Camillo Benso Conte di Cavour, the architect of the Unification of Italy, resided here for several years. He restored the building and improved the vine cultivations.
The castle has a museum, several events and activities and an atmospheric restaurant.
57 íbúar mæla með
Grinzane Cavour kastali
5 Via CastelloVery well preserved castle with a strong historical value. From 1830 Camillo Benso Conte di Cavour, the architect of the Unification of Italy, resided here for several years. He restored the building and improved the vine cultivations.
The castle has a museum, several events and activities and an atmospheric restaurant.
CASTELLO DI GOVONE
Historical castle situated on top of a hill with special views on the surroundings. The castle is UNESCO heritage and it was part of the Savoy (royal family) residences from 1792 to 1870.
The visit of the castle is very interesting, where you can experience the astonishing interiors, with their frescoes
and architectural details.
Piazza Roma, 1
1 Piazza RomaCASTELLO DI GOVONE
Historical castle situated on top of a hill with special views on the surroundings. The castle is UNESCO heritage and it was part of the Savoy (royal family) residences from 1792 to 1870.
The visit of the castle is very interesting, where you can experience the astonishing interiors, with their frescoes
and architectural details.
Located in the famous village of Barolo, in the area of Langhe, this castle is enriched with the Museum of Wine. Recommended if you are interested in a journey to discover wine in history and in the arts, in universal myths and local traditions.
The building is well preserved restored.
8 íbúar mæla með
Falletti di Barolo borgaralegtar kastali
Piazza FallettiLocated in the famous village of Barolo, in the area of Langhe, this castle is enriched with the Museum of Wine. Recommended if you are interested in a journey to discover wine in history and in the arts, in universal myths and local traditions.
The building is well preserved restored.
Beautiful 17th century residence located in the panoramic village of Magliano.
8 íbúar mæla með
Castello di Magliano Alfieri
6 Via Adele AlfieriBeautiful 17th century residence located in the panoramic village of Magliano.
In this villa you find an interesting small museum about wine making and a great "cantina" to taste/buy wine.
The setting is just beautiful!!
Castello di Razzano
In this villa you find an interesting small museum about wine making and a great "cantina" to taste/buy wine.
The setting is just beautiful!!
Borgartillaga
Samgöngur
Bike rentals
Bike rentals available at these locations:
- https://monferrato.bike/ they can also deliver&pick up the bikes directly at our villa
Ekki missa af
Piedmont experiences & tours
- Piedmont Food and Wine: this agency organizes very nice wine tours, but also cooking class and many other events.
You can check their website http://www.piedmont-foodandwine.com/