Camagna Monferrato: Hills, Wine and History

Camagna Monferrato combines the quiet atmosphere of a historic hilltop village with expansive views and a deeply rooted wine culture. Its position on a hill opens up views of the Alps and the Ligurian Apennines. At the same time, the village layout is closely connected to the history of Monferrato: the old village centre developed concentrically around the church and a medieval castle that no longer exists today.

Alleyways, Tuff Stone and Wine Country

Narrow alleyways lead to the hilltop. There, houses made of tuff stone and brick stand alongside one another—materials typical of Monferrato. As you walk through Camagna Monferrato, the architecture, hillside setting and traces of history come together closely in the village landscape.

Camagna Monferrato is also firmly rooted in Piedmont's landscape. The village belongs to the Langhe-Roero and Monferrato wine-growing landscapes, which were recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014. Barbera and Grignolino not only shape today's culinary image of Monferrato, but also have a historical connection to Camagna: both wines were already produced here at that time and were frequently ordered for the wine cellar of the castle in Casale.

History Along a Short Route

The Sentiero Storico-Culturale offers a compact way to explore Camagna's past. This historical cultural trail is an approximately half-hour walk through Camagna's history. Along the way, the hilly layout, alleyways and architectural details remain connected within a unified village landscape.

A crypt is located beneath the Chiesa di S. Eusebio; it was inaugurated in May 2001 in memory of parish priest Don Dino Rota. Via Rocca is also home to a small barn that may date from the 14th or 15th century and continues to bear witness to Camagna's past.

Infernot and the Village's Wine Tradition

Among Camagna's characteristic features are its infernot. These are underground rooms dug into the tuff beneath the houses, which were used to store wine. Their connection with the local rock and the houses makes the wine tradition visible in the village landscape. Nello Scagliotti agreed to allow visits to his infernot.

At some festivals and events, visitors are accompanied to Camagna's most beautiful and best-preserved infernot. There, they taste local wines, especially Barbera and Grignolino.

Sculptures, San Roc and Expansive Views

Nicola Garramone creates wooden sculptures from the roots of various tree species that he finds while walking through the hills and valleys of Camagna Monferrato. Camagna Monferrato is also home to Big Bench No. 119, “San Roc”. The name refers to the San Rocco area. A chapel once stood there, documented since the 16th century.

More Destinations for Planning Your Trip

If you would like to compare Camagna Monferrato with other places or extend your journey through Monferrato, you can also include Casasco, Ricaldone, Capriata D'orba, Castellazzo Bormida, Mirabello Monferrato, Oviglio, Mombello Monferrato and Treville in your selection.

To the higher-level travel overview: Alessandria.