Why visit Rocchetta Tanaro? Discover the heart of Monferrato

1. Braida Wines: Renowned worldwide, Braida wines, including the famous Bricco dell’Uccellone and La Monella, epitomize the fertility of this land. A visit to the wineries offers an opportunity to taste some of the finest examples of Barbera.

2. Local History: Rocchetta Tanaro preserves stories from past epochs. Explore the remains of the walls and the ancient castle of the Incisa della Rocchetta family, and delve into the rich history of the town.

3. Religious Architecture: The parish church built in 1700 and the church of Santa Caterina are worth visiting for their significant architecture. Don’t miss the Ciappellette chapel, open only on special occasions, which offers a glimpse of Romanesque architecture from the year 1000.

4. Natural Park of Rocchetta Tanaro: Located in the Sant’Emiliano district, the park spans 123 hectares. It offers open visits throughout the year and guided tours by appointment. Guests can enjoy marked trails, cycling and equestrian paths, a route for the visually impaired, an area equipped for the mobility impaired, and picnic areas (at this time, it is required to change footwear at the start and end of excursions).

5. Equestrian and Cycling Paths: Discover the territory on horseback or by bicycle, taking advantage of the well-marked trails that wind through the park and the picturesque surroundings.

6. Exquisite Piedmontese Cuisine: Piedmont is a true gastronomic paradise, known for its rich array of restaurants that cater to every palate and desire. In the vicinity of Rocchetta Tanaro, you have the opportunity to explore a wide range of culinary experiences, from Michelin-starred restaurants—with 2 three-star, 4 two-star, and 34 one-star establishments—to a generous selection of traditional restaurants that offer the best of local cuisine. Trattoria I Bologna, located right here in Rocchetta Tanaro, is just the beginning of a culinary journey that will introduce you to authentic flavours and innovative dishes, delighting every type of gourmet.

7. Local Traditions: Immerse yourself in the deep-rooted cultural traditions of Rocchetta Tanaro, a treasure trove of authentic experiences that reflect the spirit and history of the place. The highlight is the Palio di Rocchetta, a festival that revives the tradition of the “Palio dei Borghi”. Each year, usually on a warm Sunday in June, the eight boroughs of the town compete in the Piazza Piacentino in historical and evocative games. This engaging event first took place in the 1970s, with pauses and revivals over the decades. Before the competitions, participants parade through the town streets, creating a kaleidoscope of colors and sounds, accompanied by the municipal band and the “frustatori” in a procession that celebrates local history and culture.

8. Hiking in the Hills: The surrounding hills provide the ideal setting for hiking or mountain biking, with breathtaking views of the Monferrato landscape.

9. Visit Asti: Discover nearby Asti, with its cultural and historical attractions, and delve deeper into Piedmontese history.

10. UNESCO Heritage: Don’t forget to explore the nearby Langhe, Roero, and Monferrato, recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2014, celebrated for their viticultural landscapes.

These highlights make the Braida Wine Resort an ideal destination for those seeking an escape from everyday life in an environment rich in culture, history, and quality wine.

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Useful numbers

Medical emergency: 118
Medical guard: 800 700707
Fire department: 115
Police department : 112
Breakdown assistance: 116

Available for the guests: washing machine and dryer

For those who love to drink safely

Taxi – Boglione Carlo – tel. +39 335 5437377
Car hire taxi and mini bus – Ratti Tours – Via Ciappellette n. 1 – tel. +39 0141644321
Train – Train station Cerro Tanaro/Rocchetta Tanaro – Trenitalia
Autobus – from Asti to Rocchetta Tanaro

Comune di Rocchetta Tanaro

ROCCHETTA TANARO

In the village you can see the remains of the wall and part of the “Incisa” della Rocchetta castle, the cylindrical tower. The Parochial church built in the 1700 on a pre-existing medieval chapel in Piazza Italia. The Santa Caterina church of Battuti’s Confraternita with its cross vaults in the Cistercian church. The Roman architecture is also present in Ciappellette chapel in Via Ciappellette.

MONFERRATO, LANGHE E ROERO

Monferrato is very rich of old and historical Roman and Medieval center, castles, churches, abbeys and museums, that remind us of the areas past. The closeness to the great historical, architectonic and artistic places, put Rocchetta Tanaro in a strategic position for hiking and trips to discover the Territory. Also Langhe and Roero are easy to reach, being very close to Rocchetta Tanaro.

Monferrato, Langhe, Roero: the home of Buon Vivere

NATURAL PARKS 

Rocchetta Tanaro Natural Park in the hamlet of Sant’Emiliano Extension of 123 hectares. Free visits all year round, guided by reservation. Available to visitors marked paths, cycle path, equestrian path, path for the blind, area equipped for disabled people, picnic areas. On Saturdays and Sundays, from April to October, it is possible to take advantage of the refreshment service at the park car park. During the year, walks, excursions and events are organized within the EUROPARC program. The “Casa del Parco” is a multifunctional structure, characterized by a certain debate and a hostel.

Regione Valbenenta, 12, Rocchetta Tanaro (Asti) Piemonte – tel. +39 0141 644714 – email: vigilanza.pnrt@virgilio.it

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Riserva Naturale Integrale Il Verneto. The WWF Oasis Il Verneto is a plain lowland wood of black alders, a relict presence and now disappeared throughout the Po Valley. The Oasis area occupies about 3 hectares. At Verneto trees have not been cut for over 60 years and some specimens are of impressive size. The most valuable area of the forest was purchased with funds from the Beniamino operation.

SP 27, Loc. Madonna delle Ciappellette, Via delle Ciappellette, 14030 Rocchetta Tanaro (Asti) Piemonte – tel. +39 348 4552401

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CITIES 

City of Asti. Tourist information office: Comune di Asti – tel. +39 0141 530357 – email: info@astiturismo.it
City of Alessandria. Tourist information office: Comune di Alessandria – tel. +39 0131 288095 – email: info@alexala.it
City of Alba. Tourist information office: Comune di Alba – tel. +39 0173 35833 – email: info@langheroero.it

MUSEUMS

Main museums of our territory, for more information contact the tourism office.

Archaeological Museum of Asti
The archaeological museum, located in San Pietro in Consavia, consists largely of four private collections donated to the Municipality in the early decades of the 1900s. The material includes pre-Roman metals, Greek, Magna Graecia and Etruscan ceramics and a substantial collection of Roman finds: terracotta pottery and lamps, cinerary urns, glass, bronzes. The Egyptian section includes two mummies, the related wooden sarcophagi, canopic vases and a series of religious-funerary objects.

Corso Alfieri n. 2, 14100 Asti – tel. +39 0141 399489

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Museo delle Contadinerie
The Museo Bersano delle Contadinerie e Stampe Antiche del Vino is set up in the homonymous winery. Inside there is a precious collection of tools used by the agricultural world in the countryside of Monferrato and Langhe. There is also a rich collection dedicated to wine labels.

Piazza Dante n. 21, 14049 Nizza Monferrato (AT) – tel. +39 0141 720507

Cesare Pavese’s birthplace Museum
The Cesare Pavese’s birthplace hosts a lot of evidence of his activity such as the entire collection of his works and translation in different languages, his photographs and of the places where his books take place and a section dedicated to studies of the author.

Via Cesare Pavese n. 20, 12058 Santo Stefano Belbo (CN) – te. +39 0141 840990

SPORT

Golf

Golf Club Margara. Via Tenuta Margara, 15043 Fubine (AL) – tel. +39 0131778555
Golf Città di Asti. Recinto San Rocco, 14100 Asti (AT) – tel. +39 0141 208033

Tennis

Centro Sportivo Dopolavoro Ferroviario. Via al Mulino n. 8, Asti – tel. +39 0141531660
Ranieri Alessandro. Istruttore, si gioca dove possibile (Quattordio, Cerro Tanaro) previa prenotazione – tel. +39 380 5202857

Equitation

AC Ranch. Via Case Sparse n. 14, 15026 Carentino (AL) – tel. +39 392 22623
Asintrekking. Località Antica Dogana n. 2/d, Quarto Inferiore, Asti – tel. +39 347121 1148
Casanova Ranch. Via Case Sparse, 69 – Castello di Annone (AT)  Vanessa +39 334 3606252 – Simone tel. +39 388 4596354

Cycling

Mon Bike Tour. Corso Acqui n. 103, 14049 Nizza Monferrato (AT) – tel. +39 0141451060 – www.monbiketour.it
Ebike One. Frazione Quarto Inferiore n. 275, Asti (AT) – tel. +39 388 7803007 – www.ebikeone.it

Outdoor activities (yoga, tai-chi, etc.)

not open to the public, reservations required

Pachamama. Parco Naturale di Rocchetta Tanaro, 14030 Rocchetta Tanaro (AT) – tel. +39 334 7670535

Trekking

The routes
Itinerario Anello Rocchetta Tanaro e parco (15 km)
Itinerario Rocchetta Tanaro – Sentiero 870 (21 km)
Itinerario Rocchetta Tanaro – Cornalea (9 km)
Itinerario Rocchetta – Brondo – Castagnassa – Masio – Mogliotti – Rocchetta (21 km)
Itinerario Tracce di biodiversità sui sentieri di Rocchetta Tanaro (18 km)

Not to be missed
Beech (monumental tree) – Rocchetta Tanaro
Ferro del Mare Padano – Rocchetta Tanaro
Virginia Juniper (monumental tree) – Rocchetta Tanaro
The Orchard of Memory (c/o Parco Naturale di Rocchetta Tanaro) – Il Frutteto della Memoria (c/o Parco Naturale di Rocchetta Tanaro)
Giant pencils by Aldo Divano – Rocchetta Tanaro

SWIMMING POOLS

Piscina Mombercelli. Via Alle Fontane n. 54, 14041 Agliano Terme (AT) – tel. +390141 954820
Asti Lido 2000. Via Recinto, Str. Santo Spirito n. 18, 14100 Asti (AT) – tel. + 390141 216344
Piscina Comunale. Via Gerbi n. 16, 14100 Asti (AT) – tel. +39 0141 34504

TRUFFLES SEARCH 

Ask to the staff

LOCAL MARKETS 

Monday: Alessandria in Piazza Garibaldi

Wednesday: Asti in Piazza Alfieri e Piazza Campo del Palio

Thursday:  • Rocchetta Tanaro in Piazza Gioacchino Sardi n. 46
                 • Alessandria in Piazza Garibaldi

Saturday: Asti in Piazza Alfieri e Piazza Campo del Palio

First Sunday of every month: Mercatino dell’antiquariato ad Alessandria in Piazza Garibaldi

Third Sunday of every month: Mercatino dell’antiquariato a Nizza Monferrato in Piazza Garibaldi

Fourth Sunday of each month: Mercatino dell’antiquariato ad Asti in Piazza Garibaldi 

SHOPPING CENTER 

Serravalle Designer Outlet is the biggest outlet in Italy and in Europe. There are many great mode brands, sportive brands and others one national and international.
Via della Moda n. 1, 15069, Serravalle Scrivia – tel. +39 0143 609000

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Nuovo Borgo Shopping Center
Corso Casale n. 319, 14100, Asti – tel. +39 0141 271900

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Torino Outlet Village, a shopping paradise where elegance and affordability meet under the skies of Settimo Torinese. With over 90 boutiques featuring Italian and international fashion brands, you’ll find everything you desire at discounted prices all year round. Come experience unique shopping just steps away from the city of Turin! Don’t miss the chance to refresh your wardrobe with style and affordability!

Via Torino, 160, 10036 Settimo Torinese TO. Tel  +39 011 192 347 80.

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RESTAURANTS

Trattoria i Bologna di Beppe, Carlo, Mariuccia Bologna – Via Nicola Sardi n. 4, Rocchetta Tanaro – tel. +39 0141 644600 – closed Monday evening and Tuesday
Vineria Taschet di Carlo Bo – Piazza Piacentino n. 11, Rocchetta Tanaro – tel. +39 0141 644424 – closed on Wednesdays
Ristorante La Fioraia – Via Mondo n. 26, Castello di Annone – tel. +39 0141 401106
Trattoria Losanna – Via San Rocco n. 40, Masio – tel. +39 0131 799525
Fontanabuona – Via Nizza 595 14047 Mombercelli – tel. 0141 955477 cell 349 0885115
Trattoria del Pozzo – Via pozzo 30 Cortiglione – tel. +39 0141 765201
Ristorante “da Quinto” – Frazione San Martino 16 Cortiglione – tel. +39 0141 765100
Locanda Boscogrande – Via Boscogrande Montegrosso d’Asti – tel. +39 0141 956390
Ristorante Sebastiano – Via Paolo Ercole n. 59, Felizzano – tel. +39 338 9256426
Pizziamo – Via N. Sardi 36 Rocchetta Tanaro – tel. +39 351 3374436
Pizza & Churrasco – Piazza V.Veneto Belveglio – tel. +39 0141 955942

BARS

Bar Trattoria Degli Amici – Piazza Antonio Piacentino n. 16, Rocchetta Tanaro – tel. +39 0141 644448
Zenith di Nattino Delfina – Via Gioacchino Sardi n. 39, Rocchetta Tanaro – tel. +39 0141 644110
Al Mangia & Bevi – Piazza Piacentino n. 7, Rocchetta Tanaro – tel. +39 0141 644033
Pizzeria “Da Lino” – Via N.Sardi 36 Rocchetta Tanaro tel. +39 342 1614574

GROCERY 

Dolce & Salato – Piazza Antonio Piacentino n. 16, Rocchetta Tanaro – tel. +39 0141 644677
Il Negozietto – Via G. Sardi n. 46, Rocchetta Tanaro – tel. +39 0141 644157
Panetteria Bianco Amelia – Via G. Sardi n. 62, Rocchetta Tanaro – tel. +39 0141 644605
Panetteria Ebrille Giovanna – Via Nicola Sardi n. 40 – Rocchetta Tanaro – tel. +39 338 9321563
Macelleria Lorenzo Borio – Piazza Piacentino n. 12, Rocchetta Tanaro – tel. +39 0141 644794
Eurospin – Via Nicola Sardi n. 43, Rocchetta Tanaro – tel. +39 0141 644588

PHARMACY 

Farmacia Ciccarese dottor Marcello – Piazza Piacentino n. 9, Rocchetta Tanaro – tel. +39 0141 644543, +39 342 3781743

BANK

Bank of Asti – Piazza Italia n. 2, Rocchetta Tanaro – tel. +39 0141 644126

POSTAL SERVICE 

Ufficio Postale Poste Italiane – Via Nicola Sardi n. 62, Rocchetta Tanaro – tel. +39 0141 644136

PLENTY OF STUFF SHOP 

Pensieri a colori – Piazza Piacentino n. 13, Rocchetta Tanaro – tel. +39 340 554 8996

CLOTHING STORE 

Il Girasole di Palladino Carla – Via Gioacchino Sardi n. 48, Rocchetta Tanaro

HAIRDRESSER

G&G Studio – Via Gioacchino Sardi n. 58, Rocchetta Tanaro – tel. +39 0141 644585
Foglino Sergio centro benessere, solarium, acconciature – Via Nicola Sardi n. 43, Rocchetta Tanaro – tel. +39 0141 644724

BEAUTY CENTER 

Estetica Carmen – Via Gioacchino Sardi n. 27, Rocchetta Tanaro – tel. +39 0141 644801

FLORIST 

La Coccinella di Chiola Lisa – Via Nicola Sardi n. 44, Rocchetta Tanaro – tel. +39 0141 644456

CHURCH 

Chiesa dei Santi Nicolao e Stefano – Via al Castello n. 3, Rocchetta Tanaro – tel. +39 0141 644133

The churches of Rocchetta

COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES

not open to the public, by obligatory reservation

Il Panatè Mario Fongo – Case Sparse Piana n. 17, Rocchetta Tanaro – tel. +39 0141 644764
Panificio Grissinificio Bo – Via delle Ciappellette 13, Rocchetta Tanaro – tel. +39 0141 644349

WINE CELLARS 

settle with reception

BRAIDA di Giacomo Bologna – Via Roma n. 94, Rocchetta Tanaro – tel. +39 0141 644113, +39 335 1559195