Residence Albergo Ristorante Da Felicin |
via Vallada 18 |
Monforted Alba(Cuneo) |
Italy |
12065 |
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Residence Albergo Ristorante Da Felicin
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DESCRIPTION |
I remember our last dinner in the Langhe that silence just broken by singing crickets over an enchanted landscape among simple still primitive people. Truffle scent from the table their perfume in the air mixed with Barolo. Hills outside the window were curvaceous as a female body Cesare PaveseFelicin is a hotel and restaurant structure surrounded by the green of Langhe whose history unfolds alongside the Rocca family history three generations taking care of a way of life in which the relationship between man and land is essential and gives soul to a project of cooking as food culture.Nino and Silvia the last inheritors of the Rocca family tradition welcome their guests with the simplicity and straightforwardness of everyday life to let them taste a pleasant stay A territory that features one of the most important enological and gastronomic patrimonies in the world. Rich in natural beauty celebrated by writers like Pavese and Fenoglio artists like Gallizio.A land with its own fascinating identity to be discovered and appreciated through its thousand natural historical and cultural aspects. Monforte d'Alba Monforte d Alba is the last bulwark of the Langa of Barolo. A small town rich in history its origins can be traced back to the Roman times. The name of the village carries the apparent martial meaning of strong strategic spot Mons Fortis and such it has actually been for centuries throughout the countless disputes between the local Signori and the libero comune of Alba. The ancient castle was subjugated in 1028 by Ariberto d Intimiano archbishop of Milan because it had become the safe haven and headquarters of Manichaean hereticals the Catari.Defeated and drawn to Milan the Cathares refused to disavow and were convicted to death by fire.In the Low Middle Age Monforte has been in possession of the Marquis of Cortemilia of the Comune of Alba of Milan nobles Visconti and the Marquis Del Carretto. Today the castle has become the stately home of the Marquis Scarampi del Cairo. It s been rebuilt many times starting from 1706 over the remainders of the ancient fortress. The little piazza at the top of the hill overlooks the charming village and an amazing view of the Alps can be enjoyed. ExcursionsThe Langhe and southern Piedmont offer a wide range of fascinating visits for those who are well acquainted with the territory. Nino and Silvia will assist their guests in this quest for places and events worth seeing and appreciating.In relation to weather and season visits to nearby historical towns and villages such as Alba Bra Saluzzo Cherasco Mondov could be the right choice or short trips to flea markets and local craftsmen at liers to breeding farms and cheese factories where the raw materials of their traditional cuisine are grown to typical fairs and festivals.For those staying a little longer a different breathtaking landscape is just one hour away by the seaside in the ancient Saracen borgo of Varigotti.
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LOCATION |
From Turin 75 Km Going along the A6 Torino Savona leave the motorway at Marene exit turn left following the signs to Alba Bra. You ll reach 2 roundabouts in Roreto di Cherasco where you ll follow the signs to Alba left and then to Cherasco right . After a short series of hairpins you ll find another roundabout where you ll go right to Cherasco. Just go along that road until the next 2 roundabouts where you ll follow the signs to Dogliani. As you reach Monchiero turn left and you re just 6 km to Monforte.You ll find yourself in the main square of Monforte where you ll see Via Vallada on your right after 150 meters our entrance on the right. Whether you are coming from the A21 Torino Piacenza motorway or the center of Asti it will be easy to find the signs to Alba and go along the State Road SS 231.After 25 km you ll start following the Barolo signs and then straight to Barolo. Go past the town centre and follow the road until you find a roundabout where you ll turn left to Monforte.After some 4 km you ll find yourself in the main square of Monforte where you ll see Via Vallada on your right after 150 meters our entrance on the right. Go along the A6 Torino Savona motorway and leave it at Mondov exit then follow the signs to Alba Bra the so called Fondovalle state road .You will find a roundabout with the indications to Monchiero and Monforte to your left. In Monchiero you ll turn right to Monforte. A Monchiero girare a sinistra in localit Borgonuovo Alto e seguire la strada per circa 5 km. After some 6 km you will find yourself in the main square of Monforte where you will see Via Vallada on your right after 150 meters our entrance on the right. |
