Castel Rocchero: Vineyards, History and Panoramic Views

Castel Rocchero combines vineyard landscapes with historical points of interest. The fortress of Castel Rocchero was built in the 12th century by the Marquises of Montferrat. From Castel Rocchero, the view extends across the entire Astigiano Monferrato, particularly to the hills around Nizza with their most renowned Barbera crus, and as far as the Alps, from the Maritime Alps to the Lombard Alps.

Vineyard landscapes and regional viewpoints

On the connecting road to Nizza Monferrato and Acqui Terme, the route passes through an uninterrupted succession of rows of vines. They extend across gentle hills and create impressive displays of colour. In addition, Le Ciazze and il Poggio are distinct landscape points in the wider regional surroundings of Castel Rocchero: Le Ciazze is a summit in the wider regional surroundings of Castel Rocchero, and il Poggio is also a summit in the wider regional surroundings of Castel Rocchero.

Experiencing wine and enjoying the outdoors

La Torre di Castel Rocchero welcomes visitors for guided wine tastings. La Torre di Castel Rocchero is located in the Province of Asti, in the heart of Monferrato, surrounded by vineyards that are part of the UNESCO World Heritage. Aperitifs, meals in the vineyard and on the terrace, walks through the vineyard and picnics are offered there. The vineyard landscape can be explored on foot or by bicycle between the rows of vines. If you would like to combine wine and exercise in Castel Rocchero, you can do so with the guided tasting and paths between the rows of vines; meals and picnics complement your time outdoors.

Historical traces in Castel Rocchero

Several other historical points of interest also stand out in the townscape. The Chiesa di Sant'Andrea Apostolo is the parish church of Castel Rocchero. Alongside the fortress, the parish church forms another historical point of interest in the townscape. The Monferrato di Nizza route passes through Castel Rocchero, which is regarded as a ricetto with a vaulted entrance at the border with the Langhe.

Specific destinations in the surrounding area

The surroundings of Castel Rocchero include destinations with different spatial relationships. The Aecheological Civic Museum is located in the immediate vicinity of Castel Rocchero. Castello dei Paleologi is also located in the immediate vicinity of Castel Rocchero. Parco del Castello is located in the immediate vicinity of Castel Rocchero, as is the Park Terme di Acqui Terme. Castello di Bubbio is located in the vicinity of Castel Rocchero, while Castello d'Orsara Bormida is also located in the vicinity of Castel Rocchero. The spatial relationships range from the immediate vicinity to destinations in the wider surroundings of Castel Rocchero.

More destinations for orientation

More destinations for orientation: Castelnuovo Calcea, Repergo, Mongardino, Vigliano D'asti, Baldichieri D'asti, Villa San Secondo, San Marzano Oliveto, Bubbio.

To the higher-level travel overview: Asti.