Girasole and Strevi: Wine, Castles and Trails

Girasole in the context of Strevi

“il Girasole” is one of the newer settlements of Strevi along the former Strada Statale 30. The connection to Strevi extends beyond Girasole into the nearby and wider regional surroundings.

Castles and Museum in the Nearby Area

Several castles are located in the vicinity of Girasole. Castello d'Orsara Bormida, Castello di Morsasco and Castello dei Paleologi each represent a destination in their own right. The Aecheological Civic Museum is also located nearby. The three castles and the museum thus serve as different cultural destinations in the vicinity of Girasole.

Parks and Regional Peaks

Parco del Castello is a park in the vicinity of Girasole. Terme di Acqui Terme is also a park in the vicinity of Girasole. These two park destinations complement the castles and the museum with further specific destinations in this area.

The peaks of Le Ciazze and il Poggio are located in the wider regional surroundings of Girasole. Both peaks extend the regional framework beyond the destinations in the nearby area.

Strevi: De.C.O. Foods and Moscato Bianco

The culinary side of the surrounding area is found in Strevi. Twelve foods from Strevi may bear the De.C.O. mark awarded by the Comune di Strevi. The abbreviation stands for Denominazione Comunale di Origine. This includes Strevi DOC, one of the esteemed wines made from Moscato Bianco grapes, which are grown exclusively within the municipality of Strevi in the Province of Alessandria. Strevi is therefore the specific point of reference for De.C.O. foods and Strevi DOC made from Moscato Bianco grapes.

Tastings and Trails through the Strevi Surroundings

An excursion through the Valle Bagnario in Strevi includes a stop at Big Bench number 21 and a tasting at a winery on the Strada degli Aromatici. Another combination of activity and regional products is planned for the 23rd Passeggiata Slow in the Valle dei Passiti: six tasting stations are planned along a route approximately 3 kilometres long. The excursion combines a stop with a wine tasting, while the Passeggiata Slow includes several stations along a short route of approximately 3 kilometres.

Orientation for Cyclists

A cycle route passes along the SS30 by a group of residential buildings in the village of Girasole. The Via Acqui then climbs towards the centre of Strevi. For cyclists, the ascent on the Via Acqui is therefore a distinct part of the route profile.

Further Destinations for Your Trip Planning

If you would like to discover more places from Girasole, you can also add Volpedo, Caldirola, Gamalero, Cassinelle, Conzano, Rosignano Monferrato, Palazzina and Garadassi to your wider selection.

For the overarching travel overview: Alessandria.