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Pronto Soccorso: Corso Dante Alighieri 202
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Address
Frazione Castiglione 189
14100 Asti - Italy
44°55'14.4"N 8°14'44.6"E
Check-out
Check-out time is before 13:00
Please use the keys to open the Estate entrance Gate and leave the keys in the mail box before the public road.
Feel free to leave us a message to let us know
House Rules
No smoking in house
Recycling properly
Use parking space, front villa parking for loading and unloading only
Moving the forniture in the house is not allowed
Our Itineraries
We have created three itineraries that will easily allow you to have an intimate experience of this beautiful piece of land. From art to gastronomy here our ‘posti del cuore’.
1 day in Torino
Turin is presented as the small Paris, elegant, rich, and photogenic thanks to its noble palaces and historic cafes. With the Alps in the background, it shines as a cultural destination.
only 40 minutes away from Villa Rosa by highway, you will arrive in the center of Turin. I recommend parking your car comfortably here:
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You will find yourself in Via Lagrange, an elegant pedestrian street full of boutiques and restaurants.
The Italian multi-store La Rinascente offers the best of Italian fashion and design brands, while a few meters ahead you will find Eataly, now famous worldwide for food enthusiasts. A few steps further, it is worth trying the traditional Turin gianduiotto from Guido Gobino, a master chocolatier.
Now head to Piazza San Carlo, considered the ‘salotto’ of Turin, dating back to the 1600s. In its historic cafes, philosophers, aristocrats, and intellectuals used to meet in the past and still today, an espresso at the counter of Caffè Stratta will allow you to see the best of Turin elegance. Recently opened, Galleria Italia offers an interesting calendar of exhibitions mainly of photography and art.
The San Carlo store, despite having downsized over the years, offers an authentic Turin boutique experience and is where the Visionary Giorgina Siviere has been dressing the most elegant Turin women for 50 years.
From here, you can walk through the luxurious shopping street of Via Roma with high fashion brands like Hermès or Gucci.
For a quick lunch, try the Piedmontese tramezzino at Caffè Mulassano. Continuing on, you can visit the Royal Palace and its gardens, Palazzo Madama, reach the Antoniana Tower and Piazza Vittorio with a view of the numerous rowing clubs that live on the romantic Po River.
Make a stop for creamy and authentic gelato at Gelateria Niva.
An aperitif is a must for a glass of the historic Vermouth liqueur seated at the bar Farmacia in Piazza Carignano. To get there, you will walk through the Subalpine Gallery, a jewel of the 1800s reserved for bourgeois leisure since then.
Do not miss the opportunity to visit the automobile museum dedicated to Gianni Agnelli, founder of the FIAT automotive company.
Our favorite restaurants in Turin are: Scannabue, Pastificio de Filippis, Consorzio, I Tre Galli.
1 day in Monferrato
Proclaimed as a UNESCO World Heritage site only in 2016, Monferrato still maintains all the authenticity and simplicity of the Italian countryside.
The soft hills, cultivated with vineyards, hazelnuts and corn, make the territory of Monferrato perfect for be explored by bike starting directly from Villa Rosa.
The star of the area is Ruchè, a native DOCG vineyard produced within the seven neighboring municipalities. Rubino color and elegant, I recommend starting your day by booking a tasting at the Cordero Winary. On their website where you can also find self-guided treks among the vineyards, or if arranged in advance, horseback rides. In the afternoon, there are many villages to visit, although the Montemagno castle is only open for visits a few months a year, the view from there is priceless. If you are lucky, discover where the traditional local sport of Tambas is played on Sundays. For lunch, I like to go to Vignale at the Universo restaurant where elegantly presented appetizers, desserts, and cheeses are still served from a cart. Have your table set outside if the weather permits to enjoy a breathtaking view or go turtle hunting with your children. If you prefer a simpler stop, with local and 'cucina sincera', then Bar Roma in Moncalvo is the place for you. Before heading home, it is a must to stop for a take-away dinner at Pastificio Baracco, a mecca of the most authentic Piedmontese cuisine. In addition to fresh tajarin and agnolotti, you can take home anchovies in green sauce, friciulin, vitello tonnato, piedmontese tomes, and much more. The aperitif is to be enjoyed in Moleto, a village nestled in tuff where you will find the romantic Bar Chiuso hosting many concerts and events during the summer.
1 day in Langhe
The best way to fully enjoy the wine landscape of the Langhe is to take one of the many marked walks between Monforte d'Alba, Barolo, and La Morra. Our favorite is the M2 trail that starts from the village of La Morra and allows us to return in time for lunch at Osteria Veglio. In the center of Monforte, besides a delicious gelateria, you will find the tourist office that distributes maps and great advice on other paths to walk or bike depending of your needs and level.
In the afternoon, don't miss a visit to one of the many wineries producing Barolo, Barbaresco, and Nebbiolo. I recommend Cordero di Montezemolo, Ceretto, Vietti and Cantina Ratti. Always book well in advance. You can get a preview of the history of this great wine by watching the documentary "Barolo Boys".
We owe the cultural and artistic scene of the Langhe to the Ceretto family when they hosted artists like Sol LeWitt and David Tremlett to transform the small chapel of Barolo into an art installation.
To end your day, I suggest taking a walk in Barbaresco, buying some wine at the social winery inside the 20th-century church, and finishing with an aperitivo at Bistrot della Torre to enjoy a wonderful sunset over the vineyards.
Other restaurants I recommend: Trattoria della Posta, Terrazza di Renza, Locanda Fontanazza, Osteria il Cortile.
Food Shopping
Butcher - Macelleria
10 min.
Here you will find high-quality Piedmontese Fassona meats and local cheeses. Next to it, there are also a greengrocer and a bakery.
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Grass Feed - Butcher
20 min.
Casa Serra
In this place a bit further from home, you will find grass-fed meats from both Piedmont and Irish Angus. Call before to go.
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Supermarket - Supermercato
10 min.
Esselunga - corso casale
In this large supermarket just a few minutes from home, you will find everything you need. It is inside a small shopping center where there is also a pharmacy, a bookstore, and a large electronics store.
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Wine shop - Enoteca
10 min.
I recommend booking a tasting at one of the many vineyards between the Langhe and Monferrato regions, but for an overall view of the area and to buy the best labels in the area, you must visit Alessandro's place.
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Pasta shop e delicatessen - Pastificio e gastronomia
Pastificio Baracco S.N.C. - Montemagno
20 min.
It's a few extra kilometers away, but it's really worth it.
This is the mecca of Manferrina gastronomy. For enthusiasts of our cuisine, here you can find the best of local dishes to take home. From fresh pasta, tajerin, agnolotti ‘tre arrosti’, gnocchi, anchovies in bagnetto verde, carpione, vitello tonnato, peppers with bagna cauda, all seasonal and fresh. They also have a small selection of wines and liqueurs.
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Pastry shop- Pasticceria
10 min.
In this historic pastry shop, you must try almost everything: from their iconic lemon cake, hazelnut cake, their bignets filled with zabaglione and gianduja, and a tray of mixed savory snacks for aperitivo all’italiana.
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Nougat and Chocolate Shop - Torroneria e Ciccolateria
Davide Barbero | Torrone e Cioccolato
15min (Asti town)
Davide Barbero is now famous worldwide for the high quality of his chocolate, his gianduiotti, and nougat. There is the possibility to take a guided tour to discover their secrets.
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Cheese Shop and Restaurant
15 min.
In their farmhouse, they age local cheeses such as tome and cheeses from Italian mountain pastures. They are a young and passionate couple who have created a casual and fun atmosphere. They offer dinners or lunches under their canopy even for large groups.
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Farmer - Vegetables
This is the farm that everyone would like to have behind their house. Stefano is a young farmer and a lover of bio-intensive agriculture. He cultivates native varieties such as the square pepper, the Asti artichoke of Sorì, and the hunchback thistle. Call him before visiting because he might be at one of the many fairs where he is invited to talk about his work. In addition to this, Stefano organizes parties, small winegrower fairs, and many events not to be missed.
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Activities
Tour Operator/ Guide:
Amanda's Wine Adventures Italy
Amanda Courtney is an American who has settled in Monferrato and is married to a young wine producer. She has been able to tell me about these territories better than anyone else, not just according to me but as confirmed by Forbes magazine. Friendly and spontaneous, with her you can organize tours and experiences to discover the territory, its great wines, its medieval villages, and its traditions.
Airport Transfers & Tours:​
MT AUTOSERVIZI / Gianluigi
Airport Malpensa to Villa Rosa
18pax van 520eu approx.
Wine tour-shopping in Langa:
70eu x hour van + driver approx
Gioda Marco /Giodasas
Private airport Malpensa transfert:
16pax van 350eu 1way approx
7pax van 300eu 1way approx
Daily trip in Langhe
16pax van 450eu approx.
7pax van 350eu approx.
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Wellness & Spa
If you want a tranquil and luxurious experience, don't miss a day at the spa of this historic relais. Open to external guests as well, the salt cave will be reserved just for you with a beautiful overview of the vinyard. Afterwards, you will have the opportunity to have lunch at their bistro or at their historic Michelin-starred restaurant, Guido da Costigliole.
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Bike rental:
You can request to Corrado the service of having the electric bikes brought directly to the estate. The bikes are suitable for everyone, and in just a few kilometers, you will be in the heart of Monferrato.
From 60eu x EBIKE +15eu with certificate guide
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Wine tasting + trail map in Monferrato
Tenuta Montalbera
In this 115-hectare property, the Ruchè, a native DOCG vineyard cultivated and produced only in 7 neighboring municipalities, is grown. This fragrant, ruby-colored wine deserves a tasting to be discovered.
Additionally, the winery offers a free trekking map to download from their website for a walk among the vineyards independently, or if booked in advance, it can be explored on horseback or by bike.
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Activities for Kids
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Pony & donkey trekking and more
10 min
Roberto, the gardener who takes care of this estate and whom you may encounter in the morning, along with his sweet wife Gaia, organize activities for children with animals. A unique experience that I recommend letting the younger ones try. Rarely will you find yourself surrounded by the love of donkeys, ponies, dogs, rabbits, and chickens with such spontaneity.
Trekking for Kids Among the Vineyards
25min
The Gnomovia of Mango
If the idea is to take a walk among the vineyards of the UNESCO territory of the Langhe, this trail will also entertain your children. The route can be walked independently starting from the center of the village of Mango and is completely free. The entire path is 4km long and depending on how many stops you make with your children, it can last 2 or 3 hours. We had a small picnic halfway through the journey, and with my two-year-old daughter among fairies, wizards, and dragons, we had a perfect morning as a family.
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Restaurants Close by
Ristorante / Pizzeria informal
15 min.
This young and informal restaurant offers exceptional pizza. It pleases everyone with a small menu of traditional dishes, pasta, and agnolotti, and a very good selection of aged meats. Book a table in advance for their outdoor seating area.
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Traditional restaurant
15 min.
At this excellent restaurant, you can still see an entire family working together, from the grandmothers rolling out the pasta in the kitchen for the agnolotti to the grandchildren serving at the tables. The owner will take you directly to the cellar to choose the wine. I recommend finishing your meal with their hazelnut gelato and a spoonful of cheese.
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Traditional restaurant
15min
This is a traditional restaurant with a beautiful summer outdoor seating area in a romantic square in the medieval village. Here, the menu is based on tradition: egg tajarin with mushrooms, fried mushrooms, rabbit tuna, raw meat, Bra sausage, and peppers with bagna cauda.
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Aperitivo/cena ** Special Moments Only
25min
Ciabot San Giorgio
It will take a bit more patience to get to Giorgio's place, but I am sure that once you arrive, you will not forget the hospitality and magic of this renovated Ciabot in the heart of the Roero vineyards. A perfect place to celebrate an event and a special evening with friends.