Cosa vedere a Serralunga d’Alba

Serralunga d’Alba is presented as a small village of fewer than 600 inhabitants, distinguished by its vineyard-covered hills, quiet atmosphere, historic architecture and local food-and-wine culture. La Biòca’s cellar and agritourism are located here.

The principal landmark is Serralunga’s hilltop castle, constructed in the 14th century at the request of the Falletti family. Rather than serving only as a defensive fortress, it exercised oversight over surrounding productive activity. Its structure comprises an elongated palacium, one cylindrical and one square tower, and a small barrel-vaulted chapel decorated with frescoes around the 15th century. The castle became state property in 1949 and was restored around that period. Its Salone dei Valvassori contains a coffered ceiling and 15th-century frescoes depicting the martyrdom of Saint Catherine of Alexandria and other religious subjects.

The Church of San Sebastiano stands below the castle. It was built at the end of the 19th century in place of the ruined parish church of San Benigno. The single-nave interior has an altar with a wooden panel depicting saints. Most of the wall paintings were executed by the Alba-born artist Fedele Finati, while Sebastiano Nizza painted the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the apse. The exterior is defined by a restrained red-brick façade.

The nearly 10 km Anello di Serralunga walking route begins at Piazza Marconi, crosses vineyards and hazelnut groves, follows a panoramic trail and passes several rural hamlets and the castle before returning to its starting point. Castiglione Falletto, Barolo, Grinzane Cavour and La Morra are among the nearby villages suggested for further exploration.

A visit can be combined with a cellar tasting, regional food and an overnight stay at La Biòca’s agritourism.