Hi from Jill!

A warm welcome to Monferrato with its splendid, timeless hill towns and excellent wines and traditional cuisine. My name is Jill Elizabeth and I have called  Monferrato home since 2010. I have enjoyed learning about the local customs and tasting and experiencing all the wonderful dishes and nature of this magical area and I look forward to sharing my local knowledge.  I am a trained sommelier and I enjoy teaching people about the unique and subtle differences between Barbera d’Asti and d’Alba.  I am a hazelnut farmer and I love to explore and cook with all the fresh, local ingredients. We are located 20 minutes northwest of Asti. This area of the Monferrato is sometimes referred to as the Land of  Saints and Wine.  There are many wonderful wine producers and 5th century churches and historical sites to visit, including the home of Don Bosco nearby.  I love to cook using seasonal vegetables, truffles, mushrooms and cheese. I look forward to sharing my passion for the Monferrato and creating a memorable experience of cooking immersed in nature with truffles and cultivated mushrooms and  tasting local wines and cheese.