La Sbornia a Verduno

La Sbornia a Verduno, opening in spring 2023, was created in recognition of its host territory. Architecturally, nothing is left to chance and every detail is significant. In fact, the name pays homage to a painting by Alba artist Pinot Gallizio entitled precisely La sbornia a Verduno and displayed above the restaurant’s reception counter.

The restaurant is located just outside the village, inside a modern and harmonious building perfectly integrated into the Langhe landscape.

Events and exhibitions lend a personal touch to the venue by promoting the union of culture and good food.

The lounge food La Sbornia and the gourmet restaurant Antipodi

The spaces are characterized by an informal and welcoming style within which guests can choose between two types of experiences.

The first floor houses the convivial area of La Sbornia, featuring typical cuisine closely linked to the Piedmont region.

Antipodi is the gourmet restaurant located on the second floor and is a departure from the local culinary art. The proposals range between different research tasting menus, capable of telling the story of chef Carmela Straniero‘s experiences and training.

Each element is a tribute to the land

Architectural elements are clearly visible from the outside and amaze when interior lights enhance the details. It all goes back to the peasant dimension that has allowed the Langhe to gain worldwide notoriety.

It is interesting to find out the reasons for modeling certain elements of the structure (from the interior stairs to the roof, to the supporting pillar) according to specific shapes and to understand the choice of certain colors used for the exterior walls.

At La Sbornia, the art of the aperitif is at home, and this convivial ritual is made special by the location and the possibility of consuming it comfortably either on the sofas of the lounge bar or on the stools of the convivial table overlooking the surrounding hills and villages.

The wine list

The sommelier in the dining room advises how best to pair dishes with the wines on the list, both from the local area and from outside the region. A selection of Champagnes is also featured.

They range from bubbles by Cocchi, Ettore Germano, Fontanabianca, and Marcalberto to whites by Chiarlo, Oddero and Marziano Abbona, Cornarea, and Marchisio. There are rosés from Nervi and Livia Fontana to the more structured reds from Domenico Clerico, Viberti, Massolino, Bel Colle and Franco Conterno.

There is no shortage of gins and grappas from Italian and international producers: the Ma&Co’ gin from Distilleria Sibona in Piobesi d’Alba, that of the Langhe-based Rogin company and the Povera Patria label produced by MAnoRossa® and distributed by the DeLab Fermentazioni brewery.

The latter is also a producer of several types of craft beer also featured on the menu.