Monferrato is one of the areas of Italy famed for its food and wine. It history dates back thousands of years, as can be seen in the artistic splendours of the Romanic, Gothic and Renaissance churches, castles, Baroque monuments and works of the artists born in this area. The wine produced in Monferrato is of great importance on a national level, with renowned names such as Grignolino, Freisa, Barbera, Moscato, Malvasia and Brachetto