Tourism
in Asti, Alba and Piedmont
The Palio
of Asti horse race is one of the most important events
in Piedmont and the oldest Palio in Italy, even though it is
considered only the second in importance and fame. From the
XII century, it has taken place on the second Sunday of September
in the central square of Asti (Piazza Alfieri); 21 horses ridden
bareback by 21 jockeys which represent 14 quarters of the town
and 7 villages of the province.
Read more about
http://www.comune.asti.it/manifestazioni/palio/
The
Assedio of Canelli (
Siege of Canelli) takes place on the second Sunday of June and
recalls a well-known historical event which occurred during the
wars of succession for the Dukedom of Monferrato (1613-1617).
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Read more about
www.assediodicanelli.it
The
"Douja d'Or" Prize is a National Oenological Competition
for DOC and DOCG wines; it takes place in September and it is
organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Asti with the technical
support of ONAV-Organizzazione Nazionale Assaggiatori di Vino
(Wine Tasters National Organisation). Even the wine produced in
the property "Bricco del Generale" has taken part in this important
oenological competition and it has been awarded the prize Douja
d'Or.
During
the Sagre Contadine (Country Fair), which takes
place in Piazza del Palio (Palio square), about 40 villages offer
you their food specialties together with some of the best Asti
wines. Don't miss the colourful procession that winds its way
through the city, with more than 3000 characters with authentic
period costumes, farm tractors and farming tools, which represent
the values and traditions of this beautiful land.
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