Robiola of Roccaverano DOP
The Robiola of Roccaverano is the only Italian cheese DOP (Protected Designation of Origin) that can be produced: exclusively with goat’s milk, with goat’s and cow’s milk, with goat’s and sheep’s milk. Robiola cheese is always made with unpasteurized milk.
For further information: the consortium for the protection of the “ROBIOLA DI ROCCAVERANO” cheese.
Tel: + 39 0144 88465
Wine cellars
You can find many wine cellars all over the region, the nearest ones being in Loazzolo, Canelli, Nizza Monferrato as well as the largest wine cellars of Barolo and Barbaresco.
You can taste some of the best wines of the region : Barbera, Dolcetto, Nizza, Nebbiolo, Barbaresco, Barolo, Moscato, Cortese, Arneis, Chardonnay, Alta Langa ….. and many others.
Not to be missed are the underground Cathedral wine cellars in Canelli, a Unesco World Heritage Site. These consist of kilometres of tunnels excavated directly in the volcanic ash rock of the hills between the 16th
and 19th century.
Truffles
The Fiera Internazionale del Tartufo Bianco d’Alba (The International White Truffle Festival in Alba) now also promotes the food and wine specialities of the region and the Langhe traditions.
Parco d’Arte Quarelli (Sculpture Park Quarelli)
Art immersed in nature. A nature trail of sculptures in the middle of the countryside of Roccaverano: Sculpture Park Quarelli
Sport and Nature
This is the perfect place for relaxation – you can go for walks in the beautiful hills or enjoy the many cycling routes, which are classed in order of difficulty, distance and elevation gain.
For further information: www.ebiking.it
Don’t miss out on our well known hiking route: the GIRO DELLE CINQUE TORRE (The walk of the five towers), (Roccaverano, Vengore, Monastero Bormida, San Giorgio Scarampi, Olmo Gentile).
Le GRANDI PANCHINE (The BIG BENCHES)
Created by Chris Bangle they have become a symbolic attraction in the Alta Langa region. Discover where they are and enjoy unique and unforgettable views.
Langa Astigiana
Your journey through our LANGA ASTIGIANA will be a journey between towers and castles, traditions and the tranquillity of nature.
Discover all the places to visit
Relax
The nearby town of Acqui Terme is famous for its thermal waters; discover La Bollente – the hot spring waters, a thermal fountain with healing waters at 74.5 degrees.
If you would like to treat yourself to some healthy relaxation try the Spa Lago delle Sorgenti.
Shopping
The Serravalle Designer Outlet is a large shopping centre, situated at Serravalle Scrivia and is the largest outlet in Europe with 51,500 square metres and 250 shops.