Castellinaldo d'Alba
Welcome to Castellinaldo d'Alba: A friendly introduction to the Piedmontese town
Hello everyone and welcome to Castellinaldo d'Alba! In this text, I will talk about this lovely Piedmontese town that has so much to offer. With 892 inhabitants, Castellinaldo d'Alba is located in Roero, an area that extends between Monferrato and the Cuneo plain.
Natural beauty
The position of the town is truly picturesque: it is located on a long ridge about 10 km north of Alba, and is situated at 312 meters above sea level. The view ranges over the right bank of Borbore and the height varies between 193 and 334 m above sea level.
The history of Castellinaldo
The town has a very ancient history and the territory of Castellinaldo has been inhabited since prehistoric times. In the 13th century Castellinaldo was a fiefdom divided between several strongholds, then passed under the control of the Solaro and Pallidi families in the 14th century. In 1351, a part of the fief passed to the Malabayla family from Asti, which built a castle to the east of the current castle. In the 15th century, the Damiano family purchased the remaining fief and built the current castle, completed at the end of the 16th century. On January 30, 2015, the municipality changed its name to Castellinaldo d'Alba.
What to see in Castellinaldo d'Alba
If you decide to visit Castellinaldo d'Alba, you can't miss the parish church of San Dalmazzo and San Sebastiano, the Church of San Servasio, the Chapel of San Pietro and the Chapel of the Holy Shroud. In addition, the Castle of Ajnaldi, privately owned, is another place to see.
A welcoming community
Castellinaldo d'Alba is a welcoming and friendly community. The demographic evolution of the town has remained fairly stable over the years, with 129 foreign citizens residing as of December 31, 2017, mainly Romanians. The local culture is very interesting and there are several festivals and fairs throughout the year. In particular, the festival of Madonna du Ri 'e San Sudario is very popular. The wine festival "Non solo Arneis" is another opportunity to taste local wines. Finally, if you have time and want to try something different, don't miss the game of square bowls.
The local vocabulary
The local vocabulary of Castellinaldo d'Alba is very interesting and contains words that date back to different historical periods. Some examples are: 'kona (cane), 'ʧov (key), kər'po (crack) and 'dio (digital).
The local economy
The economy of Castellinaldo d'Alba is mainly based on vine and fruit cultivation. The quality of the wines produced in the area is very high and the fruit is also exported to other parts of Piedmont.
Thank you for reading this brief summary of Castellinaldo d'Alba. I hope to have sparked enough curiosity in you to come and discover the beauty of this charming Piedmontese town. See you soon!
