Castello di Tagliolo has been in my family for over 500 years, and through the centuries the connection has been stronger and stronger: keeping up such a tradition nowadays is not only a passion but a lifestyle! It overlooks Ovada and is surrounded by hills and vineyards, which have always been recognised as among the best ones for the cultivation of Dolcetto grapes.

Even if my roots are strongly referred to Tagliolo, my education has developed in Switzerland, in Lausanne, and I have had the chance of growing up in an international atmosphere, which has contributed in widening my horizon. After some working experiences abroad, mostly in London and New York, I have decided to return to the family heritage and concentrate all my efforts in trying to develop the activity and transforming the five centuries' family house into a more contemporary business. I love sharing the special atmosphere of Tagliolo with our guests, including the family history, the colours, the smells and our wines!

Monferrato hilly landscape is well preserved with a national park not far from the castle, Parco delle Capanne di Marcarolo, 10-min drive. Biking up and down the hills is a must, and on the premises we provide our guests with e-bikes that can be rent with or without a guide, to better discover the neighbourhood. Other castles surround Tagliolo, but most can be visited only from outside. Ovada old town is charming with narrow roads, small shops and some nice cafés and restaurants on the main square facing the church. Serravalle Outlet largest european shopping village is within half-an-hour drive, and in Novi Ligure there is the Museo dei Campionissimi, with the history of bicycle, and the famous Coppi and Girardengo tales. Palying golf is very much appreciated by some of our guests, and nearby you can find the 36-holes Villa Carolina and 18-holes Colline del Gavi. Food is also a matter, and Tagliolo village is known for its agnolotti, a stuffed pasta very close to ravioli, which can be appreciated by themselves with little butter, or simply by pouring some Dolcetto wine on top of them. Restaurants not to be missed in Ovada are Archivolto and Quartino di vino and Antica Farinata for an easy dinner , il Gallo Nero & Agriturismo A modo mio in Molare, Mirepua in Cremolino and i Burroni (during truffle season Oct-Nov) in Lerma