Castellinaldo
Castellinaldo is a small town in Piedmont, located in the Roero area, north of Alba.
Castellinaldo origins date back to Roman times, when the name of the country was "Castrum Aynaldi.
At that time the country was an important town on the Via Fulvia, which linked the city of Tortona in Piedmont, Asti and Turin.
Around 1400, the two most important feudal families in the area (s Damiano and Malabaila) they built two castles.
The family of Damien has since settled and the castle is now owned in the past Ripa di Meana.
The castle of the other family Instead of Malabaila and was destroyed and in its place was created a garden.
The main economic activity is viticulture Castellinaldo which occupies almost 70% of the territory of the small town of Piedmont. Also important is the production of wine (Arneis, Favorita, Barbera, Nebbiolo Roero) you can find local Enoteca obtained in the cellars of the castle. But
Castellinaldo also sees an important production of the sweets "Cuneesi Rum" and other chocolates.
The parties are Castellinaldo:
-Fish Festival in August
- Grape Festival in September
Tourism, tours, Piemonte.
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