In the land of the “Principate”: Moransengo, a diamond in the woods of Monferrato.
Landscape.
Moransengo rises in the northwest area of the province of Asti.
The town covers an area of 5.37 km² and has a population of about 200 inhabitants.
It is 37 km from Asti, the provincial capital.
History.
Agricultural center, with the breeding of Piedmontese cattle and rabbits.
Also, important is the marketing of timber and wine production. Freisa d’Asti, Barbera d’Asti and Barbera del Monferrato are the main wines of the area.
Administration.
Food and wine and typical products.
The economy of the town has not undergone major changes and is almost exclusively agricultural.
There are some farms of Piedmontese cattle and rabbits.
Relevant to the economy are also the cutting and the commercialization of timber, both prized and for burning, and the wine-growing: the wines of the territory are Freisa d'Asti, Barbera d'Asti, and Barbera del Monferrato.
To be seen.
The Castle, of ancient origins, stands on a high hill.
The Church of Saints Agata e Vitale and the deconsecrated Church of Saint Grato (privately owned) are also worthy of note.
Curiosity.
The inhabitants of Moransengo, to give greater prestige to their town, are accustomed to calling it the name Principate of Moransengo.
Information synthesis and/or re-elaboration was taken from the website of the Municipality of Moransengo
Cover image source: Provincia di Asti