Roccaverano is the highest municipality of the Asti province. Its name may come from Rocha Uverani, an old written form tied to the nearby Ovrano stream; an imperial diploma of Otto I gives instead Ruspaverano. A goat cheese carries the same name; Garbaoli is known for its small rounds.
In 1209 Ottone Del Carretto handed the village to the commune of Asti, and the Codex Astensis draws its castle in a miniature. In 1633 Neapolitan troops bound for Alsace sacked the place. Of the castle only the main front survives, with three pointed-arch mullioned windows and the arrow slits, plus the round tower with three tiers of corbelled arches.
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📅 Every year, on 25 March
On 25 March Roccaverano, a municipality of 447 inhabitants in the province of Asti, celebrates its patroness Maria Santissima Annunziata; the Torre di Roccaverano and the Torre di Vengore stand in its territory.
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Outside Roccaverano, but an easy day trip away.
