Between the 12th and the 13th century parishes and abbeys sprung up everywhere, then history forgot about them, preserving them from the Baroque revolution. Today they are hidden amongst acacia woods and vineyards
Practised by the Romans, it spread during the Middle Ages, and flourished in modern times, and today is as alive as ever: viticulture has found fertile lands in these hills which produce prestigious wines.
The Capital and its crown|
Art, culture and a legendary food and wine culture. All this combined with a past which finds its roots in a Pre-Roman Italy. This is what Asti has to offer to its visitors.
When the air is clear, these mountain towns and villages benefit from ample and spectacular views: a myriad of green hills with vineyards and woods, with the arch of the Alps and Ligurian Apennine on the horizon.