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from Rocchetta Tanaro to Mombaruzzo
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Rocchetta Tanaro, a city rich in history, and the origins of which go way back as evidenced by the Neolithic and numerous fossils findings, is where we start our journey on the discovery of Asti Monferrato, land of great wines and excellent gastronomic proposals. Among them are Barbera d'Asti DOCG and Grignolino d'Asti DOC wines, and as for its typical local products, worth mentioning are the Rustica, a cheesy savoury pie made with a dough similar to puff pastry stuffed with a combination of hard and soft cheeses, and Tirá a soft, light golden Bundt cake with sprinkled sugar on top, the name of which derives from a selection procedure used by the military based on the number ''pulled out'' randomly from a container. The territory of Rocchetta extends to the Regional National Park of Rocchetta Tanaro, a hilly area characterized by centuries-old trees and diverse animal species (badgers, foxes, wild boars and many varieties of birds) and the red shrimp that can be found in the river. From Rocchetta we proceed to Isola d'Asti, another territory suited for viticulture where we can savour a glass of Asti DOCG wine together with the Tirulën, a flat, medallion-shaped, golden brown cookie with that characteristic hazelnut flavour. Aside from its beautiful bell tower, the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Mongovone, with a Romanesque-Piedmontese style inside and a neo-classical style outside, is worth visiting. We continue our journey until we arrive at Agliano Terme, city of the Baths, a splendid village nestled in the hills of Asti Monferrato, with plentiful vineyards fertile with the grignolino and barbera varieties (for those who love wine tours, they may take the Astesana Wine Route). Among the local products worth bringing home are: the Artichokes, vegetables with a tender and delicate flavour, produced in the Tiglione Valley. The next town on our itinerary is Calosso, a sub-area that produces the prized Barbera d'Asti Superiore Tinella DOCG, that must be aged at least six months to two years in wooden barrels. It's an opportunity that should not be missed where one can enjoy a glass of great wine together with the Salame del Cios, a type of salami produced in Calosso and the Belbo Valley. Don't miss the Castle of Calosso, restored at the end of the 1600s, and the Church of St. Martin that defines the historical centre of this town. Then we finally arrive at Canelli, city of wines (two DOCG labels and eight DOC labels) but also of vermouth, grappa, digestives and other liqueurs, and seat of the Regional Wine Tasting Centre of Canelli and Astesana. What better occasion than this to enjoy a glass of Asti DOCG wine with some Coppi di Langa, home-made dry biscuits with local ingredients typical of this area, like hazelnuts of Piedmont IGP and honey. From Canelli we proceed to Nizza Monferrato, the heart of Asti Monferrato. A visit to the historical centre is an opportunity to dive into the past among historical buildings and beautiful streets: The Town Hall, Via Maestra, Foro Boario (forum boarium), the Crova building and the De Benedetti building. A gourmet stopover is a welcome respite to taste the bagna cauda with the Curved Cardoon of Nizza Monferrato, a delicious curved and crunchy vegetable. As for wines, Nizza Monferrato, a small sub-area that comprises 18 municipalities, is the land of Barbera d'Asti Superiore Nizza DOCG which is aged for not less than 18 months, six of which in wooden barrels. We end our journey at Momburazzo to visit the charming old town centre and taste some of the famous and celebrated Amaretti with a glass of Brachetto d'Acqui DOCG, a delicious black dessert wine.
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