Holiday Apartment in Valdivilla: Wine, Churches and Remembrance Culture

Anyone looking for a holiday apartment in Valdivilla can shape their trip around wine, sacred art and remembrance culture. In the Valdivilla hamlet, Cà del Principe has around 10 hectares of vineyards, most of which are planted with Moscato d'Asti D.O.C.G. This makes wine a tangible theme for planning the trip.

Holiday apartment in Valdivilla with wine on the itinerary

Cantine Mongioia's Premium Experience begins with a guided tour of the cellar. It includes a tasting of seven wines: five Moscatos, as well as Langhe Nebbiolo and Langhe Arneis. Anyone viewing a holiday apartment in Valdivilla as a base for culinary discoveries can plan this visit as a special part of the trip.

At Ca’ del Principe, you can book a cellar visit, taste the wines, sample local products and explore the surrounding area. Cà del Principe is also associated with wine tastings, wine sales and tours. This makes it possible to combine a visit with wine, regional products and an exploration of the surroundings.

Churches, Art and Remembrance

The churches also give Valdivilla its own cultural profile. The Chiesa di San Rocco is a subsidiary church and was first mentioned in 1773. The parish church of Santa Margherita Vergine e Martire in the Valdivilla hamlet is characterized by frescoes dating from 1900.

The culture of remembrance includes the Monumento alla Seconda Divisione Langhe e a Giovanni Balbo. It consists of three memorial stones; the central and tallest one is dedicated to Giovanni Balbo. The monument also marks the exact site of a massacre in which Giovanni Balbo and others lost their lives. An annual memorial ceremony commemorating the II Divisione Langhe was held in Valdivilla. These facts give a stay a thoughtful historical dimension.

The partisan remembrance trail dedicated to “Pinin” Balbo runs from Alba through San Rocco Seno d’Elvio, Treiso, Neviglie, Neive and Valdivilla to Mango and San Donato di Mango. Along the route, Valdivilla lies between Neive and Mango. In Località Valdivilla, there is also the Panchina Letteraria, a selfie spot in Valdivilla. The historic route and a specific place for a moment of remembrance or a photo complement each other here.

Cultural Destinations and Regional Excursions

The Casa Natale di Cesare Pavese museum is located in the vicinity of Valdivilla. Castello di Rorà, Castello di Bubbio and Museo Federico Eusebio are located in the area around Valdivilla. This allows you to vary your travel plans between different museums and other destinations with a historical character.

In the wider region around Valdivilla are Parco Biberach Ander Riss, Parco Monte Rainero, Parco Rio Crosio and Parco Terme di Acqui Terme. Together with the churches, memorial sites, wine experiences and remembrance trail, they create a broad range of interests, allowing you to weigh up the mix you want for your accommodation in Valdivilla.

Other Places for Orientation

For further orientation, you can also explore Sorano, Uccellaccio, Busca, Baldissero D'alba, Vicoforte, Lagnasco, Centallo and Vinadio.

For the higher-level travel overview: Cuneo.