Tourism and events in Asti country

Tourism

A hilly land which came out from the sea in the Pliocene era with heights varying from 109 metres of its chief town, to 759 metres of Roccaverano, the Province is a harmonious and colourful succession of hills and valleys, a mosaic where, fields, meadows woods and vineyards producing the best wines are coloured and shaded mosaic. The medieval city if Asti will fascinate you with her impressive centre with towers, churches and monuments (www.comune.asti.it).
You should not miss a visit the countryside with his jewels: the small Romanesque churches for example, on the top of the hills or

in the valley, protected by woods and bushes: the most important are San Pietro in Portacomaro, Santa Maria ad Nives in Castell'Alfero, San Nazario in Montechiaro, San Secondo in Cortazzone, San Lorenzo in Montiglio, Santa Maria de Flexo in Rocchetta Tanaro and the beautiful and rich of history and legends Abbey of Vezzolano.
For those who love nature, we would like to remind that Migliandolo is surrounded by three nature parks: Valleandona and Val Botto with the interesting Paleontologic Reserve rich in sea-fossils, Rocchetta Tanaro where is possible to ride along bridle paths, and the special natural reserve "Val Sarmassa".

( bike tours )
You can visit Valleandona and Val Botto Valleys with a specialized nature guide, while Rocchetta Tanato and Val Sarmassa can be visited without escorts. (www.parchiastigiani.it). Not to forget that Migliandolo is just 50 Km from Torino ( www.comune.torino.it ), capital of Piedmont and rich of arts and museums, 80 km from Genova and her coast, and only 120 Km from Milan.

Events
Somebody says "drink good wine and enjoy your life", and Asti is the capital of good wine; there are many events which animate the Monferrato during the course of the year, above all in summer and fall, when you can find the famous white truffle.

The most important events are: Fiera Città di Asti (Asti Fair, first ten days of May), Astiteatro, International theatre review ( end of June/ beginning of July), Astimusica (July), Vetrina di Vino e di Sapori ( first Sunday of September), Festival delle Sagre (Enogastronomical folk fest 2 nd Sunday of September), The National Wine Contest " Douja d'Or (2 nd week of September), Palio of Asti (3 rd Sunday of September), Regional Tuffle Fair e Cucina & Cantina ( 3 rd Week end of November), Antique-trade mark e biological-food mark "Asti, prodotti , gusti e Sapori" (every 4 th Sunday ).

It is not possible to make a detailed list of all the historical events, fairs and markets, you just need to come and visit us; you can also follow one of the itineraries suggested by the Strada del Vino Astesana (www.astesana-stradadelvino.it)
Astis typical cuisine gives its best from September to December, when you can taste the famous white truffle.
But all year long you can enjoy excellent dishes like minced raw beef, anchovies with green sauce, Salami, insalata russa (mixed cooked vegetables diced with mayonnaise), stuffed baked peppers, veal in tuna sauce, agnolotti ( Piemontese stuffed pasta) tagliolini (a delicate egg-based pasta), fritto misto ( mixed fried food, meat, fruits, chocolate, amaretto etc.), bollito misto (boiled meat served with home made sauce), Zabaione (a delicate, liquid custard made from eggs and wine), Bunet ( a traditional chocolate pudding from Piedmont, flavoured with amaretti and coffee), Nougat and Amaretti.
As you can see we have a lot of meat dishes, since the cattle-breeding is now really widespread.
Not to forget the small farms producing salami, vegetables, honey, bread or cakes in the most traditional way.
You will find great restaurants with their delicious cuisine, together with excellent local wines, or wineries as well, where you can taste and enjoy a glass of good wine.

Tourism and events in Asti country - Casa Nebiolo