Description
An Underground Journey Through Wine, Stone and Piedmontese Tradition
Beneath the alleys of Cella Monte, in the heart of the Astigiano Monferrato, there is a parallel world carved into the rock: the infernòt, ancient underground cellars and a UNESCO heritage site, where time seems to have stopped between sandstone walls and dusty bottles.
Highlights
UNESCO infernòt visit
Step into an authentic underground sandstone cellar in Cella Monte.
Tasting of 4 Monferrato wines
Sparkling, white and two reds: typical Barbera, Grignolino and Malvasia.
Local food pairings
Plate of local cheeses and salumi paired with the wines.
Family-friendly option
Artisan fruit juice and snacks available for younger guests.
This experience literally takes you below the surface, into silent and cool spaces where generations of Piedmontese farmers stored their most precious wines. An expert guide leads you every step of the way, telling the story of these unique places with palpable passion.
Enriching the visit, a guided tasting of wines and local products turns the excursion into a complete sensory experience. For just 49 euros, you take home an authentic memory of Piedmont that few tourists have the privilege to live.
From the cave to the table: an afternoon of history and taste in Monferrato
The adventure begins in Cella Monte, one of the most evocative villages in Monferrato, where the local guide welcomes you and introduces the historical and cultural context of the infernòt. These hypogeic spaces, dug entirely by hand into the local sandstone called «cantone», represent a centuries-old tradition recognised by UNESCO as part of the Piedmontese vineyard landscape.
During the visit to the underground cave, you'll discover the essential, fascinating architecture of these spaces: no decorations, only skilfully worked rock and the constant temperature that makes them perfect for wine preservation.
The most awaited moment is undoubtedly the tasting: typical regional wines (Barbera, Grignolino, Malvasia) accompanied by selected local gastronomic products that tell, through the palate, the richness of this land.
The experience lasts the right amount of time to never feel rushed, with the chance to ask questions and explore every aspect. The 4.4 out of 5 rating from past participants confirms the authentic quality of this proposal, far from the mass tourism circuits and close to the true soul of Piedmont.
Gallery
Tour Itinerary
- 1
Starting location:
Enoteca degli Infernot
- 2
Hidden gem (30 minutes)
Visit, Accompanied visit, Scenic views on the way
- 3
Winery (1 hour)
Visit, Wine tasting, Culinary tasting
- 4
Arrive back at:
Enoteca degli Infernot For reference only. Itineraries are may vary.
Indicative itinerary, subject to changes.
What's included
- Tour to underground caves called "infernòt", used since the centuries-old times as cellars.
- 4 vintages samplings from Monferrato: one sparkling vintages, one white vintages and two red wines.
- Plate of local cheese and cured meat to pair with the wines
- A craft fruit juice with local light bites for younger guests
- Transportation to the wine bar
What's not included
- Spostamento verso il wine bar
Good to know
Important
- Le donne in gravidanza possono accedere al tour sotterraneo
- Gli utenti su sedia a rotelle possono accedere alla assaggio di calice.
- L'esperienza è soggetta a esaurimento posti
Good to know
- Pregnant women can access the underground tour and wheelchair users can access the vintages sampling.
- If you have dietary requirements or allergies, kindly inform us ahead of time so we can do our finest to accommodate you.
Useful tips
- Da Torino, Cella Monte è raggiungibile in all'incirca un'ora d'auto: combina questa tour di con una giorno esplorando le colline del Monferrato per un'escursione fuori centro urbano davvero indimenticabile.
- Indossa calzature pratiche e chiuse — le grotte sotterranee hanno pavimenti irregolari e l'umidità può rendere alcune superfici scivolose. Una felpa leggera è sempre utile, anche d'mesi estivi.
- Prenota preventivamente, in particolare nei weekend di primavera e autunno: le esperienze in piccoli borghi come Cella Monte hanno disponibilità limitata e si esauriscono rapidamente tra gli appassionati di enoturismo.
Not allowed
- Donne in gravidanza (non adatto)
- Utenti su sedia a rotelle (non adatto)