Calosso

Calosso is a small village in Piedmont, in the province of Asti, at the heart of the Monferrato, a wine-growing region listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Perched on a hilltop, it offers a landscape typical of this part of Piedmont, characterised by terraced vineyards, rolling hills and small farming hamlets scattered across the countryside. The area is well known for producing wines such as Barbera d'Asti and Moscato, with numerous family-run wineries welcoming visitors for tastings. Calosso also has a local curiosity: a deep underground cellar carved into the tufa rock, traditionally used for storing wine. The village retains a modest yet authentic historic centre, with narrow lanes and traditional Piedmontese architecture. The surrounding countryside is ideal for walking or cycling through the vineyards, as well as for exploring neighbouring Monferrato villages, all shaped by a strong agricultural and wine-making identity. Local cuisine, rooted in traditional Piedmontese produce, rounds off the experience for those seeking nature, wine and rural tranquillity.