Olmo Gentile
Olmo is said to be the visible bond between the Langhe and Liguria, between the hills and the sea; a land rch in seashells and marine fossils.
If you’re looking for the best view of the Langhe around Asti, go to Olmo on an autumn day, at sunset.
The bishops of Acqui were right four centuries ago, when they decided to spend their summer holidays in Olmo; they built a two-floor stone balcony in the restored castle.
The town is all there: the church, the town hall, the castle. But Olmo offers other things: try to walk down the road to Lavagnini, where are some of the most ancient farms in the Langhe, some big, square houses covered in dark stones, built in the far XV and XVI centuries.
There was the town, once: the French destroyed it and the people were obliged to move higher up the hill.
History
The first news about the town are of 1142, when Olmo was given to the marquis of Cortemilia.
It was later owned by the Del Carretto and Scarampi; in 1595 it was named a marquisade and given to Carlo Guglielmo di Valperga; later, to the Scaglia di Verrua family.
In 1613, during the succession war in Monferrato, it endured a Spanish siege.
It became then a property of the Savoia family.
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12 October 2024 — 01 December 2024
Wineries Open Their Doors for the Truffle Fair
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12 Oct 01 DecWineries Open Their Doors for the Truffle Fair
An unforgettable experience to discover the secrets of wine directly from the producers, including tastings and untold stories, in an authentic atmosphere of conviviality
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18 OctFiera del Rapulè
Torna l'imperdibile appuntamento autunnale che trae ispirazione dal nome dall’antica pratica della vendemmia dei grappoli tardivi, detti nel dialetto locale Rapulin ‘d San Martin
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19 OctFiera del Rapulè
Seconda giornata per l'appuntamento autunnale che delizia il palato con piatti tipici accompagnati dai vini DOC e DOCG dei 25 produttori che fanno parte dell’Associazione Crota ‘d Calos
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20 OctFiera del Rapulè
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