Costigliole d'Asti

Costigliole d'Asti is a small town in Piedmont, in the province of Asti, set amid the rolling hills of the Monferrato astigiano, a wine-growing area listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The village is overlooked by its castle, a former residence that once housed a well-regarded hospitality school, reflecting the area's strong culinary tradition. The old town's narrow lanes are pleasant to wander, with historic houses and views over the surrounding vineyards, where Barbera d'Asti and Moscato grapes are grown. The town belongs to a wider network of typical Piedmontese wine villages, where family-run cellars can be visited for tastings of local wines. The surrounding countryside is well suited to walking or cycling among the hills, offering classic Monferrato landscapes. Local cuisine, rooted in Piedmontese tradition, features tajarin pasta, agnolotti, regional cheeses and truffles in the autumn season. The town's proximity to Asti, Alba and the Langhe makes it an easy base for exploring other wine and cultural destinations in Piedmont. The climate is moderately continental, with warm, dry summers ideal for the grape harvest and for exploring the area.