The Heart Of Monferrato

La Famulenta is a newly renovated farmhouse complex with houses and apartments of various sizes. Apartment 17 is a two-bedroom unit on the first and second floors and sleeps 3. It is located among vineyards and the beautiful countryside of Monferrato Astigiano with its vineyards, hazelnuts and sunflowers, and yet is only minutes from the towns of Moncalvo and Grazzano Badoglio, less than half an hour from Asti or Casale Monferrato.

Home From Home

The apartment offers a fully-equipped kitchen, living/dining area, 1 master bedroom, 1 single bedroom, 1 bathroom,1 separate toilet. The views from the apartment stretch over vineyards all the way to the alps. There is a shared swimming pool with beautiful views over the surrounding hills.

Local Attractions

Just 10 minutes by car from Moncalvo, Italy’s smallest city, where you will find local bakeries, butchers and supermarkets plus a large produce market every Thursday morning. Or enjoy an aperitivo at one of the friendly cafes on the main square.

Travel just a little further to explore the towns of Asti and Casale Monferrato with their fascinating local history and architecture. The Monferrato region surrounds you here and offers many local food and wine festivals throughout the year while local winemakers provide the opportunity to taste and buy their products. Look out for the local Barbera, Grignolino, Malvasia and Freisa specialities.

Shop in style in Milan (1 ½ hours) or carry on north to Lake Como. Or experience historic Turin (1 hour) and the mountains and Gran Paradiso national parks a little further north of the city. Alternatively the Ligurian coast is just 1 hour’s drive to the south. The opportunities are limitless.

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Summer 2024 - it's a wrap

Summer in Piemonte has come to an end, giving way to the vibrant colors and crisp air of autumn. The vineyards are buzzing with the excitement of the wine harvest, a tradition deeply rooted in the region's culture. Alongside, the renowned season for white truffles has begun, drawing gourmets and chefs eager for the prized delicacy. As the hills turn golden and the mornings grow cooler, Piemonte settles into this rich, flavorful season, celebrating its bounty from vine to forest, with both the harvest and truffles marking the true arrival of autumn. La Famulenta is perfectly suited to explore this beautiful and most magnificent time of the year.

2024 Harvest

The harvest is under way and the late ripening Nebbiolo is coming up next. Surrounded by beautiful vineyards La Famulenta is a great base to explore some of the world's best vineyards. Barbaresco for instance is less than 50 minutes away. The appellation of Barbaresco contains 4 villages. Barbaresco itself (which produces roughly 45% of the appellation's wines), Neive, Treiso and San Rocco Seno d'Elvio (an outlying district of Alba).

Visit Torino

Explore Turin, Italy's historic gem, a mere 50 minutes from La Famulenta. Wander beneath the legendary monumental arcades spanning 18 kilometers, making it Europe's largest pedestrian area. Marvel at the majestic Venaria Reale, indulge in shopping delights, and savor culinary treasures. Don't miss the ATP Tennis Finals in November 2024. Turin's rich history, vibrant culture, and unparalleled charm await, promising an unforgettable experience in this enchanting city.

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Location

La Famulenta 17 is situated among the gently sloping hills covered by vines and hazelnut outside the smallest city of Italy, Moncalvo, in the Monferrato, in Piemonte. We are surrounded by the beautiful hilltop villages of Grazzano Badoglio, Casorzo, Calliano and Grana. Moncalvo can be reached after a short 7 minute car ride where you will find a range of restaurants, cafes, small grocery stores and supermarkets and a communal wine cellar.

Alternatively, drive a little further to visit our provincial capital Asti, Casale Monferrato or Alessandria.

Most guests will of course also venture a little further south to the famous area of the Langhe. There's Alba, the region's vibrant, pretty capital; Bra, home of the Slow Food Movement; Pollenzo, host to the University of Gastronomic Sciences, and the constellation of charming vineyard villages that includes La Morra, Neive, Barolo and Barbaresco.

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