From Family Estate to Countryside Retreat

Once a private family home surrounded by vineyards and rolling hills, Tenuta San Rocco has gracefully evolved into a refined rural retreat in the heart of Monferrato. Rooted in Piedmontese tradition, the villa’s 19th-century walls now welcome travelers seeking stillness, wine, and views that stretch to the Alps. The current owners have preserved its noble character, arched doorways, antique furniture, and quiet gardens, while gently updating the estate with modern comforts and a warm, understated elegance.

At its heart is a belief in authentic hospitality, where details matter but pretension does not. The name itself, San Rocco, evokes a sense of protection and pilgrimage, fitting for a place designed for rest and reconnection.

What Makes It Special: Harmony, Heritage, and a View

Tenuta San Rocco isn’t staged; it’s lived-in and quietly beautiful. The rooms, many with original terracotta floors and wooden beams, feel both timeless and personal. Antique wardrobes meet crisp linens, and windows open onto vineyards, lavender bushes, and birdsong.

A panoramic pool edges the hill, with soft loungers and views that shift with the light. The on-site brewery adds a rare twist, artisanal beers made just steps from your room, best enjoyed at sunset on the garden terrace.

Breakfast is local and seasonal: hazelnut cake, fresh fruit, and soft cheese from nearby dairies. In the afternoon, you might sip a glass of Barbera under the pergola, or walk among the vines with nothing but the sound of wind and cicadas for company. Life moves slowly here, by design.

Discover the Quiet Charm of Monferrato

Tenuta San Rocco is nestled just outside Conzano, a hilltop village where time seems suspended. In every direction, a new story unfolds: medieval towers in Casale Monferrato, noble houses in Lu Monferrato, or the sun-drenched arcades of Cella Monte, a UNESCO-listed wine town. For a glimpse into the area’s hidden heritage, explore the Infernot, underground cellars carved by hand into the soft stone, once used to store the region’s prized wines. These silent chambers, often found beneath private homes, are both architectural curiosities and cultural treasures.

Drive a little further and you’ll spot the iconic Big Red Benches scattered across the hills, a playful project that invites visitors to pause, sit, and take in the sweeping vineyard views from a new perspective. Each bench offers a different panorama, a different moment of stillness.

Finish the day in Moncalvo, Italy’s smallest city, where elegant palaces, lively markets, and shaded piazzas capture the quiet confidence of Piedmont. Whether you're sipping aperitivo under a stone arch or following the scent of hazelnuts from a pasticceria, Moncalvo reminds you why slowing down in this corner of Italy feels like the only right thing to do.