Secret Monferrato – Villages, wines and castles
Saturday
2:00 PM bus departure from Turin - Piazza Vittorio Veneto
8:00 PM return to Turin
Duration: 6 hours
Price: €48 per person (min. 40, max. 50 people)
Not far from Turin, the landscape gently transforms: the city gives way to the soft rolling hills of Monferrato, a UNESCO World Heritage landscape, where vineyards, villages and castles create a timeless panorama to be discovered through a slow and evocative journey among nature, history and authentic traditions.
The itinerary includes the discovery of Castello di Robella, a charming historic residence belonging to the ADSI Piemonte circuit (Italian Historic Houses Association), opened exclusively for us. This private visit, guided directly by the noble owners, leads through halls, courtyards and rooms that tell centuries of life, family memories and the stories of a land deeply connected to its rural aristocracy.
The picturesque hilltop village of Cocconato, known as the “Riviera of Monferrato”, will enchant us with a pleasant walk through its streets, among artisan shops and panoramic viewpoints. From here, spectacular views open over vineyards and, on clear days, as far as the Alpine arc, in a continuous succession of colours and perspectives.
As the sun begins to set, the experience continues with a guided visit to Poggio Ridente Winery, a local wine estate, to discover the culture of wine and the region’s winemaking traditions, concluding with a tasting that highlights the aromas, flavours and identity of the territory.
A unique itinerary that captures the true soul of Monferrato: UNESCO hills and landscapes, historic residences, authentic villages, local wines and the timeless charm of a land where history, nature and tradition blend in perfect harmony.
Authentic Monferrato – Hills, castles and traditional flavours
Saturday
2:00 PM bus departure from Turin - Piazza Vittorio Veneto
8:00 PM return to Turin
Duration: 6 hours
Price: €48 per person (min. 40, max. 50 people)
Not far from Turin, the landscape opens into a harmonious succession of rolling hills, vineyards and villages suspended in time: this is Monferrato, a UNESCO World Heritage land, where the beauty of the scenery intertwines with a thousand-year history and the most authentic traditions of Piedmont.
We will discover the Castello di San Sebastiano Po, a fascinating historic residence overlooking the valley and the surrounding hills. Here, time seems to slow down: the owners open the doors of their home for a private visit through atmospheric rooms, gardens and greenhouses, while stories of the family and the territory accompany the gaze towards evocative panoramas where nature and memory live in perfect harmony.
The journey continues through the most authentic flavours of the region with a visit to the Latteria di Cocconato, an excellence of Piedmontese cheesemaking tradition. Fragrances, time-honoured gestures and stories of short supply chains reveal the value of artisanal knowledge handed down through generations, deeply connected to the land and its seasons. The visit concludes with a convivial tasting, an opportunity to discover and savour local products that express the gastronomic identity of Monferrato.
A slow and authentic experience, where UNESCO hills and landscapes, historic residences, artisanal traditions and local flavours come together to reveal the truest soul of Monferrato, through places, people and stories that preserve the value of time.