Roccaverano - The City
Roccaverano (termed Rocca by the locals) is highest located village in Asti with the impressive views towards the south to the Mediterranean Sea and north/vest towards the French and Swiss alps (ranging from Mont Viso in France to Matterhorn/Monta Rosa in Switzerland). The village is illuminated during the night providing a spectacular and mysterious view.
The landscape around Roccaverano was recently appointed as a particular Italian historical rural landscape of cultural value (Agnoletti, Mauro (editor). Italian Historical Rural Landscapes: Cultural Values for the Environment and Rural Development. Springer Verlag 2013) due to the traditional terraces on the slopes of the hills, the pastures, and the calanchi.
The area is famous for its classified soft goat cheese (Robiola di Roccaverano, DOP).
Piemonte - The Region
Piedmont is the “foot of the mountain” province stretching from the alps in the north to the Mediterranean Sea in the south. The region is known for its fantastic authentic food and wine. The “slow food” tradition originate from this region.
The house is located in the Asti region in the heart of Piedmont. Gentle hills alternate with valleys are of unique beauty to provide a kaleidoscope of magnificent sceneries and landscapes shaped by of nature and man.
The Asti province and specifically the Lange district, is a worldwide famous area for its elegant red wines, based on Dolcetto, Barbera and Nebbiolo (Barbaresco, Barolo) grapes, and its exotic white truffles. Many local wineries can be visited in the area around the house and some of the most famous Moscato (sparkling Moscato d'Asti) vineyards can be seen from the house.
The nearby Lange, Roero and Monferrato wine-growing areas are UNESCO World Heritage Sites for their magnificent sceneries and landscapes shaped by of nature and man.
Despite all the natural beauty and excellent food/wine Piedmont is far less touristic in contrary to many other Italian regions, and hence leave visitors with a unique and authentic experiences of the true Italy.
What to do in the area?
Local Food and wine
http://www.winemag.com/2013/08/12/the-cuisine-of-piedmont/
http://www.made-in-italy.com/italian-food/regions/piedmont
http://italianfood.about.com/od/piemontesecooking/
http://winefolly.com/review/piedmont-wine-guide/
http://www.foodandwine.com/articles/piedmont-italys-new-food-capital
The Annual Traditional 5 Tower Walk Around Roccaverano (Giro del cinque torri)
http://www.astiturismo.it/en/content/five-towers-hike
http://www.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=8464175
Trekking
http://www.italia.it/en/discover-italy/piedmont/asti.html
http://www.trekking-alps.com/hikes/hiking-holidays/gran-paradiso-national-park-hiking/
Cycling (local)
http://www.caiasti.it/index.php/notizie/item/221-giro-delle-cinque-torri-8-maggio-2016
http://www.astiturismo.it/en/content/five-towers-hike
http://www.caiasti.it/index.php/zona/langa-astigiana/item/72-sentiero-5-torri
http://www.caiasti.it/index.php/zona/langa-astigiana/item/79-sentiero-del-moscato
http://www.caiasti.it/index.php/zona/langa-astigiana/item/74-il-sentiero-di-santa-libera
http://www.caiasti.it/index.php/notizie/item/221-giro-delle-cinque-torri-8-maggio-2016
E-biking (local)
Cycling (Langhe area)
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/?location=Langhe%20Piedmonte
http://www.piemonteciclabile.it/en/
http://www.piedmontbikehotel.com/en/routes.htm
http://italy-cycling-guide.info/piemonte-valle-aosta/piemonte-useful-websites/
http://www.simonettabiketours.it/en/langhe.html
http://www.bikelangheprovence.com/public/?p=generic&a=lista&type=tour&lang=en
http://www.cubepiemonte.com/en/en/itineraries-italy/mountain-bike-piedmont-valleys
http://www.langheroero.it/Itinerari.jsp
http://www.wikiloc.com/trails/cycling/italy/piemonte/alba
Tourism in Piemonte
http://www.italiantouristoffice.dk/a/970.html
http://www.italyworldclub.com/landmarks/piemonte/
http://www.piemonteitalia.eu/?lang=en
http://www.welcomepiemonte.it/?lang=en
http://www.italia.it/en/discover-italy/piedmont/asti.html
http://www.enchantingitaly.com/regions/piemonte/
Langhe Area
http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1390
http://www.langheroero.it/Itinerari.jsp
Local regions/cities
www.tripadvisor.dk/Attractions-g2345982-Activities-Province_of_Asti_Piedmont.html
http://www.italytravellerguide.com/paesi/mombaldone-1871.aspx
http://tangoitalia.com/piemonte/mombaldone/
http://www.slowtrav.com/italy/piedmont/why_acqui_terme.htm
http://turismoacquiterme.it/en/
Local Events
http://www.folclore.it/En/Events/Italy/Piedmont/September/pag-1/
http://www.langheroero.it/index.jsp?idProgetto=2
http://www.doujador.it/douja-dor-english/
Golf in the Region
http://www.astiturismo.it/en/content/golf
Skiing in the Area
http://www.skiresort.info/ski-resorts/piedmont-piemonte/
Beaches
http://www.miomyitaly.com/best-beaches-in-liguria.html
Nearby Grocery Stores/Supermarked
BENNET, Stradale Savona, 90-92, 15011 Acqui Terme (opening hours 09.00–20.30)
EKOM supermarked, 3, Regione Torta - 15012 Bistagno (opening hours 08.30–12.30, 15.30–19.30)
Zunino (alimentari), Piazza Frederico Brofferio, 14050 Roccaverano (opening hours 08.00–12.30, 16.30–19.00, Sunday 9.00-12.30
Minimarket Allemanni Macelleria Alimentari, Via Roma, 18, 14051 Bubbio (AT) (opening hours 07.00–12.30, 15.00–19.30)
Nearby Restaurants
Osteria del Bramante, Piazza Barbero 6, 14050 Roccaverano - http://www.barosteriadelbramante.it/en/
Ristorante della Posta, Via Roma, 4, 14050 Olmo Gentile
Madonna della Neve, Regione Madonna della Neve, 2, 14050 Cessole
Ristorante Pizzeria Da Frankino, Loc. Quartino, 5, 14051 Loazzolo (best pizza !).
Il Giardinetto, Strada Provinciale Valle Bormida 24, 14058 Sessame.
Agriturismo Tre Colline in Langa, Reg. Pantalini, 157, 14051 Bubbio
La Casa Nel Bosco, Regione Galvagno, 23, 14050 Cassinasco
Cascina Ca' Ca Bianca Agriturismo, Regione Ovrano 1, 14050 Mombaldone
L'aldila', Via Roma 2, 14050 Mombaldone
Ristorante La Sosta di Montabone, Via Roma 9, 14040 Montabone
Robiola di Roccaverano D.O.P.
Azienda Agricola Stutz & Pfiste, Regione Poggi 1, 14050 Mombaldone.
L'Azienda Agricola Wilma Traversa, Regione Boglioli, Olme Gentile.
L'Azienda Agricola Biologica, Buttiero e Dotta, Regione San Gerolamo 23, 14050 Roccaverano
Butcher
San Desiderio: http://www.san-desiderio.it/home.html (open Wednesday to Sunday)
F.lli Marcelleria Merlo, Via Grassi 1, 14058 Monastero Bormida (AT)
Winemakers
Cavallero, Regione Cavallero 3, 14059 Vesime
Daffara & Grasso, Via Agliano, 20/21, 14052 Calosso (AT) (special Albarossa og Gamba)
Isolabella della Croce, Reg Caffi 3, 14051 Loazzolo
Grappa
Distilleria Castelli Giuseppe, di Castelli Sergio & Co, Corso L. Einaudi 55, 12074 Cortemilia