Village of intoxicating scents and rolling hills, one of the most beautiful villages in the Langhe and Italy. The oldest part of the town is of medieval origins and has remained practically intact... #tuttitaly
Neive, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, rises on the border between the provinces of Cuneo and Asti.
The village develops on two levels: on the raised level, we can visit the oldest part, called Borgovecchio Neive; on the lower level, however, we find the modern area called Neive Borgonuovo, crossed by the Tinella stream.
History
The origins of the village date back to the times of ancient Rome. Indeed, Neive owes its name to a noble Roman family, the gens Naevia, who owned the town in the Roman era.
The construction of a castle dates back to the Middle Ages, which was destroyed in 1276 during the war between the Municipality of Asti and that of Alba. A Benedictine monastery was founded near the building above, called the Monastery of Santa Maria del Piano, of which the Romanesque Tower with a square plan remains.
What to see
The historical center, whose appearance is the result of the Middle Ages, is located in the highest position in the town.
The heart of the small village is Piazza Italia, which the central administrative offices overlook. Among these, the Palazzo del Municipio stands out: a white building with decorations of motifs and arches.
The oldest house in Neive is Casa Cotto, dating back to the early 1200s. You can admire the house's precious ceilings and fireplaces from the 13th century.
Do not miss the Clock Tower, erected for the first time around 1224, later demolished and rebuilt several times higher and higher. On one facade of the Tower is a Roman funerary plaque dedicated to Valeria Terza by her husband, Caio Aelio.
Among the religious buildings, we find the Church of SS. Pietro e Paolo and the Chapel of San Rocco are just outside the town's southern walls. Noteworthy is also the baroque Arch confraternity of San Michele, the work of Antonio Borghese.
Food and wine
The cellars of Palazzo Borghese house the Bottega dei quattro vini di Neive. In this welcoming place, you can taste and buy the wines produced on the hills of Neive: Barbera, Moscato, Dolcetto, and Barbaresco.
The wineries are also worth visiting, one of which is housed in the residence of the Counts of Castelborgo, dating back to 1700. The entrance to the residence's garden is the work of the architect Antonio Borghese, of which three arches and the gate remain. In wrought iron on which the Castelborgo coat of arms is installed.
Another gem is the Wild Woman Museum, dedicated to producing the wild woman grappa, which is famous worldwide.
Each label placed on the bottle of this distillate is hand drawn, and herbs dipped in the product are added to each container.
Demonstrations
In the first week of September, you can participate in the Harvest Festival: an opportunity to sip local wine and taste some of the typical dishes of Piedmontese cuisine.
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