Strevi: Wine Landscape, History and Local Specialties

Strevi combines a wine-growing landscape with local history and culinary tradition. In Strevi, wine and regional food products meet ecclesiastical art and buildings connected to the town’s history. Strevi’s townscape includes the long ridge covered with vineyards, the castle and the parish church of San Michele.

Wine Landscape between Ridges, Vineyards and UNESCO World Heritage

Strevi extends along a long ridge surrounded by vineyards. The area of Strevi ranges from 150 to over 300 meters in elevation. Strevi’s wine-growing landscapes lie at the heart of the Langhe-Roero and Monferrato landscapes, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2014. In the wider regional surroundings of Strevi are Le Ciazze and il Poggio. Le Ciazze is recorded as a summit and landscape feature, as is il Poggio.

De.C.O. Specialties and Moscato Passito

De.C.O. stands for Denominazione Comunale di Origine and refers to the seal awarded by the Comune di Strevi. Twelve food products from Strevi are permitted to bear this seal. Traditional De.C.O. food products from Strevi include torrone, amaretti, fresh pasta, grissini, focaccia, hazelnut cake and zabaione with Moscato di Strevi. Moscato Passito from the Bagnario Valley is a DOC wine with documented origins dating back to 1078. In the traditional production of Moscato Passito, the best bunches of grapes are harvested and immediately dried on wooden racks in the farmhouse. The designation De.C.O. refers to the municipal designation of origin, while the DOC status identifies the Moscato Passito from the Bagnario Valley.

Castle, Parish Church of San Michele and Art

Strevi Castle serves as the seat of the municipal administration and preserves the grand staircase and the imposing fireplace of the Valperga counts. The parish church of San Michele has an apse built on the remains of a defensive tower, forming part of the town’s fortifications. The same church contains a reproduction of Guido Reni’s “St. Michael the Archangel.” For those interested in culture, the specific connections range from the castle and the parish church of San Michele to the reproduction of Guido Reni’s “St. Michael the Archangel.”

Castles, Museum and Parks in the Nearby Area

In the immediate surroundings of Strevi, Castello d'Orsara Bormida is recorded as a castle and attraction. Castello di Morsasco is also recorded there as a castle and attraction. The Aecheological Civic Museum is recorded as a museum and is a visitor destination in the nearby area. Castello dei Paleologi is likewise recorded there as a castle and attraction. Parco del Castello is recorded as a park and is a visitor destination in the vicinity of Strevi. Terme di Acqui Terme is also recorded there as a park and visitor destination in the nearby area.

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