Montechiaro d'Asti — Romanesque Churches and Truffle Country

Founded around the year 1200, Montechiaro d'Asti is one of the larger and more distinctive villages in this cluster. Its centrepiece is the Church of Saints Nazarius and Celsus, an 11th–12th century Romanesque building considered one of the finest examples of medieval architecture in the Lower Monferrato. The town is also known locally for hosting the Fiera Nazionale del Tartufo Bianco del Monferrato each autumn, and is the base of the ACS Cycling Chirio–Casa Giani professional cycling team.

Province	Asti (AT)
Population	~1,400
Area	10.14 km²
Elevation	292 m
Patron saint	St. Bernard of Clairvaux (20 August)
Frazioni	Nocciola, Regione Reale

What's Interesting Nearby

• The Romanesque Church of Saints Nazarius and Celsus (11th–12th century)
• The Fiera Nazionale del Tartufo Bianco del Monferrato, held annually in autumn
• A working base for road cycling, with a professional team headquartered in town
• Several Romanesque churches scattered across the surrounding hills, part of the region's "Rete Romanica" heritage trail

Frequently Asked

Where to Stay in Montechiaro d'Asti: Bric del Vento

The closest full-sized town to Bric del Vento on this list, and the easiest to combine with an evening back at the estate. If you're visiting Montechiaro d'Asti, Bric del Vento in Soglio is the closest place to stay — a real working vineyard estate with comfortable rooms, tastings of our own Juliette and Monferrato Rosso wines, and a quiet hilltop base for exploring this whole cluster of Monferrato villages.

• Distance from Montechiaro d'Asti: about 2.85 km (confirmed) — roughly a 5-minute drive
• Also visiting for the wine? See our wine tasting near Montechiaro d'Asti page for what's poured on site.
• Read about the Montechiaro d'Asti truffle fair →