The Heart Of Monferrato

La Famulenta is a newly renovated farmhouse complex with houses and apartments of various sizes. Apartment 17 is a two-bedroom unit on the first and second floors and sleeps 3. It is located among vineyards and the beautiful countryside of Monferrato Astigiano with its vineyards, hazelnuts and sunflowers, and yet is only minutes from the towns of Moncalvo and Grazzano Badoglio, less than half an hour from Asti or Casale Monferrato.

Home From Home

The apartment offers a fully-equipped kitchen, living/dining area, 1 master bedroom, 1 single bedroom, 1 bathroom,1 separate toilet. The views from the apartment stretch over vineyards all the way to the alps. There is a shared swimming pool with beautiful views over the surrounding hills.

Local Attractions

Just 10 minutes by car from Moncalvo, Italy’s smallest city, where you will find local bakeries, butchers and supermarkets plus a large produce market every Thursday morning. Or enjoy an aperitivo at one of the friendly cafes on the main square.

Travel just a little further to explore the towns of Asti and Casale Monferrato with their fascinating local history and architecture. The Monferrato region surrounds you here and offers many local food and wine festivals throughout the year while local winemakers provide the opportunity to taste and buy their products. Look out for the local Barbera, Grignolino, Malvasia and Freisa specialities.

Shop in style in Milan (1 ½ hours) or carry on north to Lake Como. Or experience historic Turin (1 hour) and the mountains and Gran Paradiso national parks a little further north of the city. Alternatively the Ligurian coast is just 1 hour’s drive to the south. The opportunities are limitless.

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A Proud Moment: 9/10 Traveller Review Award from Booking.com

We are delighted to share that our apartment, La Famulenta 17, has been recognized with a Traveller Review Award from Booking.com, achieving an excellent score of 9 out of 10. This recognition means a great deal to us. It reflects the experiences of our guests and the care we put into every stay. We are sincerely grateful to everyone who has chosen La Famulenta 17 and taken the time to share their feedback. Located in the heart of the beautiful Monferrato, surrounded by rolling hills, vineyards, and peaceful countryside, our apartment is a place to relax, explore, and enjoy the authentic charm of Piemonte. We are very proud of this achievement and look forward to welcoming many more guests in the future.

Moncalvo - Città dell'Olio - April 2025

Moncalvo is best known for its wines, but did you know it also produces high-quality olive oil? The rolling hills of Monferrato, already famed for vineyards and hazelnuts, are now home to a growing number of olive groves producing flavorful, local extra virgin olive oil. In April, Moncalvo hosted a degustation of Monferrato olive oils, alongside local cheeses, cured meats, and artisanal products. Guests had the chance to sample the region’s hidden gems and discover just how diverse and delicious its offerings are. So next time you visit Moncalvo, look beyond the wine glass—you might just find a new favourite in a bottle of golden oil.

Summer 2024 - it's a wrap

Summer in Piemonte has come to an end, giving way to the vibrant colors and crisp air of autumn. The vineyards are buzzing with the excitement of the wine harvest, a tradition deeply rooted in the region's culture. Alongside, the renowned season for white truffles has begun, drawing gourmets and chefs eager for the prized delicacy. As the hills turn golden and the mornings grow cooler, Piemonte settles into this rich, flavorful season, celebrating its bounty from vine to forest, with both the harvest and truffles marking the true arrival of autumn. La Famulenta is perfectly suited to explore this beautiful and most magnificent time of the year.

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Location

La Famulenta 17 is situated among the gently sloping hills covered by vines and hazelnut outside the smallest city of Italy, Moncalvo, in the Monferrato, in Piemonte. We are surrounded by the beautiful hilltop villages of Grazzano Badoglio, Casorzo, Calliano and Grana. Moncalvo can be reached after a short 7 minute car ride where you will find a range of restaurants, cafes, small grocery stores and supermarkets and a communal wine cellar.

Alternatively, drive a little further to visit our provincial capital Asti, Casale Monferrato or Alessandria.

Most guests will of course also venture a little further south to the famous area of the Langhe. There's Alba, the region's vibrant, pretty capital; Bra, home of the Slow Food Movement; Pollenzo, host to the University of Gastronomic Sciences, and the constellation of charming vineyard villages that includes La Morra, Neive, Barolo and Barbaresco.

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