This Val d’Aosta mountain villa is located on the south-facing side of the valley, above the village of Verrayes, 15 minutes from the autostrada and a short distance to the alpine facilities in Torgnon. The villa is over three storeys, the basement dedicated to storage, laundry, garage and utility rooms. On the ground floor a […]
Casa Mondovi is a semi-detached house in a small residence a few kilometres from Montaldo di Mondovi. The project consists of 8 houses and shared land of 3.5 hectares with communal pool. The house has three floors. The ground floor has been converted into a living space and is equipped with bedroom, bathroom and utility […]
A beautiful and charming property that is suitable for a large family with many friends or for two families. We are in the countryside of Costigliole d’Asti – the view is amazing! The old farmhouse has large and bright rooms with vaulted ceilings and the view from the north-facing windows is breath-taking. The “new” part […]
This is a lovely Liberty-style villa in the centre of the charming hilltop village of Mombercelli, only 17km from Asti. The house is independent and with its authentic charming decorated windows, the Greek-style columns and the swimming pool it will be perfect for your moments of relaxations in the Monferrato hillside. The house is over […]
This is a small but attractive vineyard estate situated in the Vineyard Landscape of Piedmont UNESCO World Heritage zone. The property enjoys a private location with magnificent views over the surrounding vineyards to the Alps beyond. This three-bedroom property in Monferrato has around 11,000 sqm of land, partly a well-maintained Barbera d’Asti DOC vineyard. The […]
This property in Mombercelli is a spacious L-shaped country house in a tranquil location yet within a short drive from the village. The property spreads out over two floor levels, has a sound structure, and would benefit from just interior upgrading and refurbishment, as well as new systems. Near the main house there is a […]
Any fan of Italian cuisine should learn how to make passata – the classic tomato sauce – here’s how to do it! Recipe & image by Mario Matassa Makes 4 x 250g jars Preparation time 20 minutes Cooking time 20 minutes, plus sterilising Ingredients: • 2kg ripe but firm plum tomatoes • 3 tbsp olive oil […]
These peppers can be eaten on their own as an appetiser or, more commonly, as part of a classic antipasto. Recipe & image by Mario Matassa Makes 4 x 250g jars Preparation time 20 minutes, plus resting time Cooking time 5 minutes Ingredients: • about 20 small round smooth-skinned spicy red peppers • 250ml white wine • […]
Italians love mushrooms (funghi), especially porcini, but if you can’t find porcini, this recipe will work with a mix of button and chestnut mushrooms. Recipe & image by Mario Matassa Makes 4 x 250g jars Preparation time 10 minutes, plus overnight drying Cooking time 5 minutes Ingredients: • 1kg fresh porcini mushrooms • 500ml white wine […]
Lemon marmalade (marmellata di limone) is a delicious way to preserve lemons, Italian-style. Recipe and image by Mario Matassa Makes 4 x 250g jars of marmalade Preparation time 20 minutes Cooking time 1 hour 20 minutes Ingredients: • 1.5kg organic lemons • about 1kg caster sugar Instructions: 1 Begin by washing the lemons very well. Then bring […]