Guidebook - Castello di Vaglio Serra and its surroundings

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Guidebook - Castello di Vaglio Serra and its surroundings

Vineyards

The Bonfante family has been producing wines in Nizza Monferrato (AT), Piedmont, since 8 generations, in an area that represents the area of excellence for the production of Barbera d'Asti and which in 2014 obtained the "Nizza DOCG" designation. This wonderful vineyard is located only 5 minutes from Castello Di Vaglio Serra.
Marco Bonfante S.R.L.
72 Strada Vaglio Serra
The Bonfante family has been producing wines in Nizza Monferrato (AT), Piedmont, since 8 generations, in an area that represents the area of excellence for the production of Barbera d'Asti and which in 2014 obtained the "Nizza DOCG" designation. This wonderful vineyard is located only 5 minutes from Castello Di Vaglio Serra.
At Venturino Vini, you will get the opportunity to taste fantastic Piedmontese wines. This winery is located only 200 meters from Castello Di Vaglio Serra and are always happy to host you.
AZ. AGR. BIOLOGICA LA SERRA VENTURINO VINI
6 Via la Serra
At Venturino Vini, you will get the opportunity to taste fantastic Piedmontese wines. This winery is located only 200 meters from Castello Di Vaglio Serra and are always happy to host you.
Between the gentle and picturesque slopes of Alto Monferrato (Asti) lies the fantastic Vineyard “La baretta”. The family business has taken its name from the wonderful 300 year old manor house which is typical of Piedmont architecture, and which they have beautiful renovated to become a business with high standard quality wines. “La baretta” brings together the tradition and capacity of the region, which is rich in history and culture to produce precious D.O.C. wines with and excellent proportion between quality and price.
La Baretta
29 Strada Baretta
Between the gentle and picturesque slopes of Alto Monferrato (Asti) lies the fantastic Vineyard “La baretta”. The family business has taken its name from the wonderful 300 year old manor house which is typical of Piedmont architecture, and which they have beautiful renovated to become a business with high standard quality wines. “La baretta” brings together the tradition and capacity of the region, which is rich in history and culture to produce precious D.O.C. wines with and excellent proportion between quality and price.
After Clemente Guasti (the founder) pass away, his sons Andrea and Alessandro who worked alongside him for many years, bowing and learning from the Great winemaker Master’s, who continues managing the business in their historic Cellar placed in Via IV November at Nizza Monferrato, by never compromising the quality. The most recent history referring to the new millennium has seen the convinced adhesion to the project “Nizza” to identifying a special reserve from Barbera vine’s, growing in a very specific viticultural area and particularly suited. Since 2014 an important wine Barbera’s production bears as the “Nizza“, which under of the Italian wine classification institution ” Denomination of Controlled and Guaranteed Origin (DOCG)” was officially born in that year, making “ Nizza “ an important and exclusive place for high standard vineyards, accordingly the number of producers belonging to the Association has steadily increased, also following the great success of this wine encountered on the market in Italy and abroad.
Guasti Clemente & Figli
80 Corso IV Novembre
After Clemente Guasti (the founder) pass away, his sons Andrea and Alessandro who worked alongside him for many years, bowing and learning from the Great winemaker Master’s, who continues managing the business in their historic Cellar placed in Via IV November at Nizza Monferrato, by never compromising the quality. The most recent history referring to the new millennium has seen the convinced adhesion to the project “Nizza” to identifying a special reserve from Barbera vine’s, growing in a very specific viticultural area and particularly suited. Since 2014 an important wine Barbera’s production bears as the “Nizza“, which under of the Italian wine classification institution ” Denomination of Controlled and Guaranteed Origin (DOCG)” was officially born in that year, making “ Nizza “ an important and exclusive place for high standard vineyards, accordingly the number of producers belonging to the Association has steadily increased, also following the great success of this wine encountered on the market in Italy and abroad.

City/town information

Beautiful village with amazing restaurants, cafés and bars, located only 10 minutes by car from Castello di Vaglio Serra. If you want to get some exercise, you can walk all the way down to the village in about 45 minutes. Make sure to be careful since you will be walking in the traffic. Do not miss the below: Weekly Friday market where you will find everything from clothes to food, kitchen tools and other Italian souvenirs. Da Mimmo, the best gelato and espresso bar we have ever tried (and we have tried a few), located just by Piazza XX Settembre. You can not miss their flavors of Fior de Latte or Nocciola. They also have vegan options, just as perfect as the regular flavors! For an aperitivo before dinner, visit Frolla89 (located just outside the City Hall), join the locals and enjoy a cold drink with the very generous plate of snacks. You really get bang for the bucks! For a lovely meal, lunch or dinner, visit Terzo Tempo, just by the same square as Da Mimmo. Cristiano will make sure you have a great time, with his amazing food and outstanding wine list. There are plenty of other restaurants, we mention another one of our favorites Taverna Margarita in the Restaurant section of the guide.
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Nizza Monferrato
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Beautiful village with amazing restaurants, cafés and bars, located only 10 minutes by car from Castello di Vaglio Serra. If you want to get some exercise, you can walk all the way down to the village in about 45 minutes. Make sure to be careful since you will be walking in the traffic. Do not miss the below: Weekly Friday market where you will find everything from clothes to food, kitchen tools and other Italian souvenirs. Da Mimmo, the best gelato and espresso bar we have ever tried (and we have tried a few), located just by Piazza XX Settembre. You can not miss their flavors of Fior de Latte or Nocciola. They also have vegan options, just as perfect as the regular flavors! For an aperitivo before dinner, visit Frolla89 (located just outside the City Hall), join the locals and enjoy a cold drink with the very generous plate of snacks. You really get bang for the bucks! For a lovely meal, lunch or dinner, visit Terzo Tempo, just by the same square as Da Mimmo. Cristiano will make sure you have a great time, with his amazing food and outstanding wine list. There are plenty of other restaurants, we mention another one of our favorites Taverna Margarita in the Restaurant section of the guide.
Turin, located an hour from Vaglio Serra, is the capital city of Piedmont and of the Metropolitan City of Turin, and was the first Italian capital from 1861 to 1865. The city has a rich culture and history, and it is known for its numerous art galleries, restaurants, churches, palaces, opera houses, piazzas, parks, gardens, theatres, libraries, museums and other venues.
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Turin
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Turin, located an hour from Vaglio Serra, is the capital city of Piedmont and of the Metropolitan City of Turin, and was the first Italian capital from 1861 to 1865. The city has a rich culture and history, and it is known for its numerous art galleries, restaurants, churches, palaces, opera houses, piazzas, parks, gardens, theatres, libraries, museums and other venues.
Experience the beautiful Ligurian coast in the town of Spotorno. Head out from the Castello quite early, to arrive to the beach before lunch hours and hopefully avoid some traffic. There are plenty of small and calm beach clubs, one of our favorites is Sirio Beach & Restaurants - make sure you book in advance! If you get tired of the beach, there is a cute pedestrian street throughout the town, where you can get a great aperitivo in almost every corner.
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Spotorno
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Experience the beautiful Ligurian coast in the town of Spotorno. Head out from the Castello quite early, to arrive to the beach before lunch hours and hopefully avoid some traffic. There are plenty of small and calm beach clubs, one of our favorites is Sirio Beach & Restaurants - make sure you book in advance! If you get tired of the beach, there is a cute pedestrian street throughout the town, where you can get a great aperitivo in almost every corner.
The village of Barbaresco is placed in a dominant position on the right bank of the Tanaro, characterized by typical medieval age architecture. You must visit Torre di Barbaresco (a tower) and their bar holding incredible views.
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Barbaresco
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The village of Barbaresco is placed in a dominant position on the right bank of the Tanaro, characterized by typical medieval age architecture. You must visit Torre di Barbaresco (a tower) and their bar holding incredible views.

Restaurants

Wonderful restaurant if you want to experience the local kitchen. Well-cooked dishes to a good price. If the weather allows it, make sure to book a table outside on the cozy street that turns into a outdoor-seating in the evenings.
Taverna Margherita
12 Via Bona
Wonderful restaurant if you want to experience the local kitchen. Well-cooked dishes to a good price. If the weather allows it, make sure to book a table outside on the cozy street that turns into a outdoor-seating in the evenings.
Beautiful restaurant with amazing food. Here you will get the chance to look at the impressive Piedmontese landscapes while enjoying first-class food and wine.
Tra la Terra e il Cielo
9/11 Piazza Castello
Beautiful restaurant with amazing food. Here you will get the chance to look at the impressive Piedmontese landscapes while enjoying first-class food and wine.
This fantastic restaurant is run by Verri family, our friends and neighbors. Piazza Crova 3 is located only 50 meters from Castello di Vaglio Serra and a must-visit when staying at the Castello.
Ristorante Piazza Crova 3
3 Piazza Barone Crova
This fantastic restaurant is run by Verri family, our friends and neighbors. Piazza Crova 3 is located only 50 meters from Castello di Vaglio Serra and a must-visit when staying at the Castello.
Visit Non Solo Crudo and chef Ivano, for pure and simple yet wonderful Piedmontese food. He makes the best Tajarin con Porcini (with Alba truffle if in season), and you must not miss the Tiramisu. And do not be surprised if by the end of the meal, Ivano comes down from his kitchen to join you at your table for a while. Italian dining at its best!
Non Solo Crudo
29 Via Belveglio
Visit Non Solo Crudo and chef Ivano, for pure and simple yet wonderful Piedmontese food. He makes the best Tajarin con Porcini (with Alba truffle if in season), and you must not miss the Tiramisu. And do not be surprised if by the end of the meal, Ivano comes down from his kitchen to join you at your table for a while. Italian dining at its best!

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Transportation

Public transportation and taxi companies are very limited, we therefore strongly recommend that you rent a car to get around.
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Bring swimwear and activewear

Castello di Vaglio Serra has a swimming pool and gym. Additionally, the surroundings offers a lot of activities such as biking, hiking, golf and more.