Our story
Cascina Ponchietta is a farm stay in the heart of the Roero, in Piedmont. Since 2000, our family has welcomed guests here at the farm, in the rolling countryside. Behind it, though, lie decades of hard work, toil and passion.
In 1973, Giuseppe and Maria, Vittorio’s grandparents, originally from San Vito di Montà, settled at Ponchietta with their six children, bringing with them everything they knew how to do: raising Piedmontese cattle, growing vines, grain and hazelnuts.
Vittorio grew up on the farm and graduated in 1986 from the Scuola Agraria di Grinzane Cavour. Marina was born in Alba and worked in her family’s bakery.
Different paths, brought together by a shared dream: to build something of their own. They married in 1994, and the farmhouse came to life: Giulia, Francesco, Pietro and Eleonora were born between 1995 and 2001.
It was during those years that a simple but ambitious idea took shape: to open their doors to guests. The manor house, built around 1920, was restored with care to preserve its original soul. In September 2000, the farm stay was born, one of the first in the Roero. Since then, the farm and its hospitality have grown side by side.
Why stay in an agriturismo in Roero, Piedmont
Staying at Cascina Ponchietta means slowing down. Breathing. Watching the Roero hills change colour with the seasons. We’re in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Vineyard Landscape of Langhe-Roero and Monferrato, twenty minutes from Alba, forty from Turin.
What awaits you at the farm
You’ll find four rooms with en-suite bathrooms, one of which is accessible to guests with reduced mobility, and three self-catering studio apartments, perfect for those who love their independence. Each morning we prepare a sweet and savoury breakfast using products from the farm and the surrounding area. In summer, the outdoor portico welcomes you to take in the views over the countryside and the Monviso mountain.
In the warmer months, the pool, nestled among the vineyards, is one of those places where time really does slow down. Free Wi-Fi throughout the property, for those who need to stay connected even away from their daily routine.
If you want to discover the Roero and Langhe cuisine, ask us and we will be happy to suggest the right place to enjoy typical Piedmontese specialties.
Our wines
After tasting our farm’s wines, alongside a slice of salami and some good local cheese, you can choose your favourite one from our labels: Langhe Nebbiolo DOC, Piemonte Barbera DOC and the Caio, made from aromatic Brachetto grapes.