10 Food & Drink in Province of Alessandria That You Shouldn't Miss

Marenco is a Wine producer in the heart of Alto Monferrato.Throughout the visit you will have a chance to discover our vineyards and their fantastic landscapes, learn everything about wine making and, of course, taste our wines.

Mazzetti d'Altavilla - Distillers since 1846 represents the most historic Distillery of Grappa in the North-West of Italy and one of the oldest ones in Italy. Established almost 200 years ago in the heart of Monferrato, Mazzetti d’Altavilla every year distills fresh pomaces of the most noble Piedmontese vines creating km 0 Grappa. Prestigious are the young and aged Spirits and the Reserves and also the Brandies, Grape Distillates, Liquors, Fruits with Grappa and other typicalities, available in the best Italian stores, at the Grappa Stores of Altavilla Monferrato, Marcallo (Milan) and Milan and in many foreign countries. It's possible to visit the Distillery every day by reservation and there is also a restaurant called "Materia Prima" where it's also possible (by reservation) to taste specialties with special pairings with distillates.

Tommaso, eccentric winemaker, produces personal wines since 2004, a self-taught wine artisan. he has consciously chosen to enhance the history of his vineyards, restoring vineyards that had long since been forgotten by time. He uses the most ecological and Eco friendly methods to grow vineyards and to produce wine in the cellar. His wines are alive and they change every year.. vini vivi e dimenticati (alive and forgotten wines) is his slogan, indeed. Every bottle contains the essence of that year, the vineyard’s expressiveness, and his signature—the personal idea of the winemaker. These are wines with a story to tell and emotions to make you feel.