Golosaria Monferrato - Montemagno Stop

Golosaria stops in Montemagno

Golosaria Monferrato is one of Piedmont's most beloved food and wine events: a widespread, traveling festival that transforms dozens of towns in the hills between the Asti and Alessandria areas into a grand tasting trail over the course of a weekend. Conceived and curated by Paolo Massobrio and the ilGolosario team, the event connects castles, wineries, historic parks, Pro Loco associations, and local producers under one great celebration dedicated to food, wine, art, and the landscape.

The town of Montemagno Monferrato, in the province of Asti, is one of the most picturesque stops on the calendar. Nestled among the villages of the route that crosses the heart of the Asti Monferrato, Montemagno welcomes visitors with its hilltop profile, the dramatic Baroque staircase, and the castle that dominates the village and the surrounding hills, which are declared a UNESCO World Heritage site along with the vineyard landscapes of Langhe-Roero and Monferrato.

What to find in Montemagno

The Montemagno stop revolves around a few iconic landmarks, all easily reachable on foot within the village and its immediate surroundings:

• Voltoni of the Baroque staircase: the heart of the historic center, hosting art exhibitions and moments dedicated to local products, such as tastings of Grissia De.Co., cured meats, honey, and local olive oil.
• Casa sul Portone: an exhibition space hosting photography and painting displays dedicated to the Monferrato landscape.
• Park and Castle of Montemagno: the historic setting of the village, overlooking the vineyards.
• Tenuta Montemagno: a winery and hospitality estate just outside the center, offering tours, tastings, and gourmet dining.

Wine, local products, and landscape

The territory of Montemagno and neighboring towns is particularly linked to Ruchè, a rare and precious native grape variety that creates one of the most distinctive red wines of the Asti Monferrato. During Golosaria, wineries and producer associations offer guided tastings, while the Pro Loco associations enliven the village with traditional dishes: from local cured meats and cheeses to baked specialties and traditional desserts.

A dense program of cultural initiatives develops around the tastings: art exhibitions, book presentations, workshops for children, information points on the history of the town, and walks among the rows of vines. This is the hallmark of Golosaria, which in Montemagno, as in the other villages of Monferrato, weaves together gastronomy, art, and landscape discovery.

A widespread event across Monferrato

The Montemagno stop is part of a large mosaic: every year, Golosaria Monferrato involves dozens of towns, castles, and historic parks, with the Castle of Casale Monferrato serving as the headquarters for exhibitors, street food, and the "Barbera & Champagne" format. Choosing Montemagno means experiencing the most intimate and hilly version of the event, immersed in the vineyards of the province of Asti, in the heart of Piedmont's food and wine scene.