Holiday apartment in Roddi: Castle, Truffles and the Langhe

Roddi combines medieval architecture, the culture of the white truffle and the sweeping landscapes of the Langhe. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Roddi, you will find a place where historical sightseeing, culinary themes and a circular route through the hilly landscape come together to create different kinds of holiday days.

Holiday apartment in Roddi between the castle and local history

Castello di Roddi is an important example of medieval fortress architecture. The three-storey main building is defined by two mighty towers. The historic areas also include 16th-century kitchens. A 45-minute guided tour is provided for visits to Castello di Roddi. This allows you to plan your castle visit as a clearly defined cultural element of your stay.

You will also encounter distinctive buildings in the historic centre. The Ex Confraternita della Madonna del Rosario is a two-storey building whose nave rests against the rock on which Castello di Roddi stands. The Chiesa Parrocchiale di Maria Vergine Assunta has a curved Baroque-style façade. Piazzetta del Municipio adds a special distinction: it has been designated by the Piedmont Region as one of the most beautiful squares in Piedmont.

The Langhe landscape and views

The historic centre of Roddi is part of the Langa del Barolo landscape, protected by UNESCO since 2014. Piazzetta Belvedere at the end of Via Sineo offers a special landscape experience. In clear weather, the view extends over gentle hills to the Cottian and Graian Alps; Monviso lies in the foreground. For your choice of location, this means that historic village paths and a viewpoint are just as much part of Roddi's character as the buildings around the Castello.

Experience truffles and discover regional cuisine

Roddi's truffle-related offerings range from history to practical experience. The Università dei Cani da Tartufo was founded in 1880 and officially recognised in 1935 during the fifth Alba White Truffle Fair. During the Analisi sensoriale del Tartufo, truffle judges introduce visitors to the organoleptic, or perceptible through the senses, properties of the truffle. The Ricerca simulata del Tartufo takes place outdoors: you observe truffle hunting with a truffle dog and a Trifulao.

Those who enjoy cooking for themselves on holiday or wish to explore regional cuisine in greater depth will find further specific offerings. In the restored Pertinenza of Castello di Roddi, a didactic cooking school teaches mainly tourists and food enthusiasts the basics of regional cuisine, particularly those relating to the Tartufo bianco d’Alba. The Corsi di cucina dedicated to the Tartufo Bianco d’Alba take place from October to December, during the fair, on Monday and Friday mornings. At the Pranzi della domenica at Castello di Roddi, menus centred on the Tartufo bianco d’Alba are offered from October to December. A reservation through Ente Fiera di Alba is required for the Cucina d'eccellenza in the Pertinenza.

A circular route for active days on holiday

Starting with Barolo Rosso, an approximately 53-kilometre circular route begins in Roddi, leads up into the Langhe and continues from one village to the next. The approximate length and course of the circular route provide a neutral reference point for your planning. When choosing a holiday apartment in Roddi, you can therefore consider whether the castle and truffle themes or the route beginning in Roddi should be the more important focus for you.

Roddi can therefore be experienced in varied ways by families with different interests: a guided tour of the Castello, a view across the Langhe, an introduction to truffle sensory analysis and an observed search with a dog each appeal to a different kind of curiosity. The cooking school and seasonal menus add further highlights for days when regional cuisine is to be the main focus. A holiday apartment or other accommodation in Roddi is therefore primarily interesting depending on the rhythm you want for your stay: culture, landscape, truffles and activity can be planned as separate or interconnected focal points.

Other places for orientation

For further travel planning, you can also consider Pontechianale, Roccabruna, Perno, Busca, Guarene, Melle, Monchiero and Manta as additional destinations.

For the overarching travel overview: Cuneo.