Molino dei Torti

Welcome to Molino dei Torti: a Piedmontese commune between nature, traditions and sports!

Hello everyone! Today I will talk to you about the commune of Molino dei Torti, a small town nestled in the green hills of Piedmont. With its 593 inhabitants, Molino dei Torti is one of the lowest communes in the region and offers many spectacular views, historical monuments and lots of activities for sports enthusiasts.

South of the province of Alessandria

Located south of the province of Alessandria, Molino dei Torti is located next to the small hamlet of Isola Sant'Antonio. Nature dominates the scene: a landscape of hills, wheat and maize fields, vineyards, chestnut and maple woods, rivers and artificial lakes. With its roots firmly planted in agricultural tradition, Molino dei Torti is the ideal place for those who want to enjoy the rural atmosphere of Piedmont.

Molino dei Torti: nature, traditions and sports in Piedmont!

Discover the monuments and places of interest in the commune

The commune of Molino dei Torti has a very interesting architectural icon: the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie. Dating back to the 19th century, this church is located in the historic center of the town and offers numerous attractions for tourists. Its barrel vault dome makes the building even more suggestive. Don't forget to take a walk also in Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, where you can admire the Town Hall.

Garlic makes us famous!

As I said, Molino dei Torti has a strong agricultural tradition. Here, farmers produce garlic, a special and high-quality product. To celebrate garlic, every last weekend of August there is a festival-market dedicated to its products, such as olive oil, cured meats, and wine.

Molino dei Torti and its community

The commune of Molino dei Torti officially exists since 1928 and since then has developed an economy based on agriculture, livestock, and craftsmanship. Molino dei Torti is a quiet and welcoming place, where everyone knows each other, and where you can still breathe a village atmosphere.

Administration close to citizens

The municipal administration of Molino dei Torti organizes numerous local events and celebrations, with the aim of keeping alive the tradition and culture of this territory. The Administration also cares about being close to its citizens and ensuring efficient and quality service.

Sports in Molino dei Torti

Finally, I can't help but talk about sports in Molino dei Torti! The Molinese Amateur Sports Group is the football team of the town and proudly represents its social colors: white and sky blue, the same as the belonging commune. Molinese was founded in 1985 and has always played in the Third Category Alessandria championship, winning the Discipline Trophy twice. The club also had great success in the 1997/98 season, when it won the Second Category championship without ever suffering a defeat.

Today, the Molinese team is still engaged in the Third Category Alessandria championship and is coached by the talented Massimo Maresca. Thanks to his hard work, Molinese won the last Third Category round with 64 points and was promoted to Second Category.

In conclusion, Molino dei Torti is a commune that knows how to win over all its visitors, with its tranquil atmosphere and rural lifestyle, its monuments and traditions, its strong sense of community and, why not, its sports. Come and visit us, we will be happy to welcome you!

Luca Bianchi
Wrote by Luca Bianchi
Updated Friday, Feb 10, 2023