Territory

From Rocche di Montexelo you can easily reach the Langhe, home of Barolo, Barbaresco and Alba truffles.

A perfect day trip to enrich your stay with iconic landscapes and world-renowned gastronomy.

Discover Roero and the Langhe

Nature, Wine & Culture in Piedmont

Rocche di Montexelo is located in Monticello d'Alba, the heart of Roero, a UNESCO-listed hilly region in Piedmont, known for its vineyards, medieval villages, castles and scenic landscapes.

Vinum

The largest open-air wine shop in Italy.

Appointment in Alba (Cuneo) in April 25, 26, 27 – 1, 2, 3, 4 May 2025.

International Alba White Truffle Fair

One of the main showcases of high gastronomy and Italian excellence, folklore events and historical re-enactments. The 94th edition in Alba will be held from 11 October to 8 December 2025.

Da Cortile a Cortile

Food and wine walk that stage after stage, from aperitif to dessert, takes participants to discover suggestive views in the historic part of the city. In Bra in September 2024.

Cheese

International Slow Food event dedicated to milk cheeses. It brings hundreds of shepherds, cheesemakers, affineurs and enthusiasts from all over the world. In Bra from 19 to 22 September 2025.

Roero UNESCO:

Vineyards, Castles and Authentic Hill Towns

Monticello d'Alba Castle (300 mt)
Open every Saturday and Sunday from February to December.
Cell. 347 4437144
Cisterna d'Asti Castle (20 km)
Open from Monday to Sunday.
Tel 0141 979021
Govone Castle (22 km)
Open from Thursday to Monday.
Tel 0173 58103
Guarene Castle (11 km)
Open Saturday and Sunday.
Tel 0173 441332
Magliano Alfieri Castle (5 km)
Open from Tuesday to Sunday.
Tel 0173 66117
Sanfrè Castle (19 km)
Visits by reservation
Tel 0172 58129 - Cell. 338 6413535

Nature, Scenic Trails and Outdoor Experiences in Piedmont

Monticello d'Alba is located near the Ecomuseo delle Rocche del Roero, a network of 200 Km of trails winding among hills and green valleys, where you can cycle or walk.

More informations on dedicated site Ecomuseo delle Rocche.

All trails are named after their special feature.

Near Monticello d'Alba, you can enjoy:

The Asfodeli trail, the Truffle trail, the Fossils trail, the Water trail and the witch Micilina trail.

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Art and Culture Venues

Monticello d'Alba (300m), church of San Ponzio and 30m away the work Frammenti by the artist Valerio Berruti.
Alba (11 km), Cathedral, church of S. Domenico, church of Maddalena.
Asti (37 Km), Cathedral, Tapestry Museum.
Bra (13 Km), Palazzo La Zizzola, Town Hall, Baroque churches.
Cherasco (19 km), Arch of the Madonna del Rosario, church of S. Pietro, Visconti Castle, Synagogue.
Mondovì (48 Km), pictorial masterpieces by Andrea Pozzo in the church of S. Francesco Saverio, open-air frescoes, Synagogue.
Pollenzo (7 km), Castle, Royal Village, UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to the University of Gastronomic Sciences and the Wine Bank.
Roddi (15 Km), Castle, Open-air Museum of the White Truffle of Alba.
Turin (60 km), Egyptian Museum, Cinema Museum, Chapel of the Shroud, Royal Residences of Savoy.
Vicoforte (40 km), Sanctuary with the largest elliptical dome in the world.

Wine Tastings: Experiences in Piedmont

Closest sites to Monticello d'Alba:

Castle of Barolo (22 km), hosting Barolo's Regional Enoteca (wine house) and WiMu, the modern Wine Museum.
Castle of Grinzane (15 km), UNESCO World Heritage Site, hosting Cavour's Regional Enoteca and Langhe Ethnographic Museum.
Town of Barbaresco (20 km), hosting Barbaresco's Regional Enoteca.
Town of Canale (15 km), hosting Roero's Regional Enoteca.
Castle of Mango (29 km), hosting Moscato hills' Regional Enoteca.