Sommariva Perno

Sommariva Perno, built on the road from Alba to Carmagnola, stands on a lovely little hill.

It has a castle, bought by Vittorio Emanuele II Savoia as a present to his lover, Rosa Vercellana.

Other interesting buildings are the parish church of the Holy Ghost, built in the eighteenth century, the church of san Bernardino with its eighteenth-century stuccos, the church in the small village of Valle dei Rossi, with a painting by Martino Spanzotti.

In May the “Strawberry fair” is held.

History

Very ancient, the town stands where once the Roman town of Paternum stood.

Sommariva was owned by the Roero family since 1300; they had the castle built, before leaving the feud to the Savoia.

Vittorio Emanuele II held this castle as his favourite, and used it for many meetings with Cavour and with his beloved, “la bela Rosin”.

Save the Date!

15 August 2024 — 18 August 2024

Wineries Open Doors for Ferragosto

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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26 Jul

Feast of St. James: boys summer

The evenings of the patronal festival that enlivens and entertains the whole village continue
26 Jul

Notturni nelle Rocche: notturno artistico

Camminate notturne con animazioni dedicate alle morgane, donne fuori dagli schemi, ed approfondimenti storici, botanici, artistici, archeologici: passeggiata artistica
27 Jul

Under the Roero sky: dinner in the vineyard at Villa Cornarea

Social eating among the rows, the unique and original dinner in the vineyards of Roero: among the rows of Canale, a midsummer night, immersed in the magical and convivial atmosphere of nature
27 Jul

Roero Music Fest: concerto jazz

Riparte il festival di musica, arte e spettacolo con il tradizionale concerto dedicato alla musica jazz, con due set