Holiday apartment in Verduno: Castle, Pelaverga and views over the Langhe

Holiday apartment in Verduno: Culture, wine and landscape

Verduno combines the history of its castle, a distinctive wine tradition and wide-ranging views with tangible cultural and nature experiences. This creates a destination where you can bring together cultural discoveries, culinary themes, green breaks and active days. When choosing a holiday apartment in Verduno, you can decide where to place your focus among these different aspects of the town.

Castle and sanctuary with a long history

Verduno Castle probably dates back to the 10th century. At the beginning of the 16th century, the Cerrato family began building the present-day castle. Part of the castle was later rebuilt by Carlo Luigi Caisotti based on a design by the architect Juvarra. King Carlo Alberto of Savoy acquired Verduno Castle in 1838.

At the end of the 19th century, a chapel was built on the site of the birthplace of Blessed Sebastiano Valfrè; it was converted into a sanctuary in 1940. The sanctuary preserves the room in the birthplace where Sebastiano Valfrè was born; it has remained intact. This place connects the Blessed's personal history with the religious development of the building.

Holiday apartment in Verduno and the world of Pelaverga

The first references to Pelaverga in Verduno can be found in municipal statutes from the end of the 15th century. According to tradition, Blessed Sebastiano Valfrè brought the first vines of this grape variety to Verduno, giving rise to the renowned wine of this area. From the 1970s onwards, local producers gave new impetus to the cultivation of this distinctive grape variety. The Verduno Pelaverga growing area encompasses the entire municipality of Verduno as well as parts of the municipalities of La Morra and Roddi.

Verduno Pelaverga has a delicate ruby-red colour with violet to cherry-red highlights. When drunk young, floral and fruity notes such as violet and cherry come to the fore. With moderate ageing, spicy notes of green and white pepper become more pronounced. For wine enthusiasts, Verduno can therefore also be experienced through its colour, aroma and ageing profile.

Views and trails through the Langhe Roero

Parco del Belvedere is a green panoramic terrace with exceptional views over the Langa del Barolo. The view extends as far as the Alta Langa, including the towns of Serravalle Langhe and Roddino. The park has a children's playground and benches. This allows you to shape your stay around observing the landscape and taking a break in the greenery.

The Bar-to-Bar Trail, also known as Barbaresco–Barolo, is a circular route in seven stages. It runs along lightly trafficked roads, unpaved paths, forest tracks and farm tracks through a large part of the Langhe Roero area. The sixth stage leads from Monforte d’Alba to Verduno through the vineyards of Barolo and past renowned crus sought out by wine lovers worldwide. Those who include Verduno in a wine and hiking trip will find a strong connection here between the landscape, vineyards and route.

If you are planning a holiday apartment in Verduno, you can align your preferred daily rhythm with these specific themes: the castle and sanctuary represent cultural history, Pelaverga wine interests, Belvedere Park views and a break in the greenery, and the Bar-to-Bar Trail the landscape of Langhe Roero.

More destinations for your planning

If you would like to extend your trip beyond Verduno, you can also include Celle Di Macra, Alba, Bossolasco, Vernante, Fossano, Frassino, Villar San Costanzo and Prine.

For the overarching travel overview: Cuneo.