Weekend Ideas

These are just a few suggestions for how you might spend a wonderful long weekend at Villa Tenuta CostaRossa. Please note: All *excursions listed here are part of the program offered by alexala.it, where you’ll find many more options to explore. They can be requested and booked directly through their platform, subject to availabilty and according to season.
*The wine tour and tasting at CostaRossa are organized by us personally. We’re also happy to arrange a local cheese lunch, prepared with products from an excellent nearby cheese shop.

If you’d like help with ordering ingredients for pizza night or having breakfast essentials ready upon arrival, just let us know in advance — we’ll be glad to help.
Local shops and a large supermarket are also just a 10-minute drive from the villa.

Girls Getaway: 4 Days of Bliss in a Piedmont Villa

Sweet moments, sunshine & sparkling wine – just you and your girls.

Day 1 – Arrival & Poolside Pizza
Arrive at Tenuta CostaRossa and start your escape with some well-deserved poolside relaxation. In the evening, enjoy a laid-back pizza night at the villa (ingredients can be organised) for a fun, hands-on dinner with your best friends.
Day 2 – Pastry & Charm in Alessandria
Take a short drive (30min) to Alessandria for a guided tour through its historic pastry shops. Discover hidden gems, taste exquisite artisan sweets, and soak in the elegant charm of this underrated town on a walk full of stories and flavors.
Day 3 – Wine, Cheese & Chill
Visit CostaRossa Winery for a tour and tasting, then return to the villa for a gourmet cheese lunch delivered by a local producer. The afternoon is yours to relax by the pool, toast to friendship, and savor la dolce vita.
Day 4 – Farewell, for Now
Enjoy one last relaxed morning at the villa before saying goodbye – with hearts full, phones full of photos, and a promise to return.

Vineyard Escape: 4 Day of Wine, Views and Villa Life

Wine, Culture and Friendship

Day 1 – Arrival & Italian Dinner
Check into Villa Tenuta CostaRossa nestled in the hills of Monferrato. In the evening, enjoy a dinner at ‘Ai Due Olmi ‘in Fubine Monferrato – the perfect start to your Italian escape.
Day 2 – Wine & Pizza at the Villa
Begin with a tour and tasting at CostaRossa Winery, then return for a cheese lunch curated by a local producer. In the evening, prepare your own pizza (ingredients can be organised) and wrap up the day with a game night in the villa’s private game room.
Day 3 – Culture & Krumiri in Casale Monferrato
Explore Casale Monferrato on a guided tour through its historic landmarks, including the stunning Baroque synagogue. Taste the famous Krumiri biscuits and end the day with a wine tasting at the Regional Wine Shop of Monferrato.
Day 4 – Farewell
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast in the villa before departure – bringing home not only fine wine, but unforgettable memories.

Truffle & Cooking Experience: 4 Days of Earthly Elegance: Truffles & Traditions in Piemont

Follow the scent of truffles, learn to cook like a local, and savor the flavors of Monferrato.

Day 1 – Arrival & Wine & Pizza
Settle into your private villa and start the getaway with a wine tasting hosted on-site. In the evening, enjoy a relaxed pizza night with fresh ingredients (ingredients can be organised) – the perfect welcome to Piedmont.
Day 2 – Truffle Hunt & Tasting
Embark on an authentic truffle hunting adventure through the woods of Monferrato, guided by local experts and their trained dogs. Experience the thrill of the search, learn about this UNESCO-listed tradition, and end the day with a winery visit and tasting along the scenic Wine Roads of the region.
Day 3 – Cook & Eat
Head to a charming home restaurant in the heart of Monferrato for a hands-on cooking class. Under the guidance of a local cook, prepare classic Piedmontese dishes like fresh tagliolini, then sit down and enjoy the meal you helped create – paired with local wines, of course.
Day 4 – Arrivederci
Spend your final morning enjoying the peace of the villa before heading home with full hearts and even fuller bellies.

Style & Sweets: A Taste of Italian Elegance in Piedmont

Chocolate, cocktails & craftsmanship – a long weekend of indulgence and inspiration.

Day 1 – Arrival & Pizza Night
Settle into Villa Tenuta CostaRossa and unwind by the pool. In the evening, enjoy a cozy pizza night with fresh ingredients (ingredients can be organised upon request) – the perfect start to your stylish escape.

Day 2 – Chocolate Dreams in Novi Ligure
Take a delicious trip to Bodrato Chocolate Factory (45min), where artisan chocolate has been crafted with passion since 1943. Discover the secrets behind classics like gianduiotti and boeri, as well as bold innovations with exotic spices and rare cocoa. Watch the masters at work – and taste as you go.

Day 3 – Italian Icons: Borsalino & Martini
Dive into the timeless elegance of Borsalino with a guided museum visit and exclusive access to the historic boutique. Try on your perfect hat and take a piece of Italian style home. After a light lunch in Alessandria, travel to Casa Martini for a journey into the world of vermouth. Create your own signature blend in a hands-on Vermouth Class at the legendary Martini Bar Academy.

Day 4 – Departure with Style
Spend your final morning relaxing at the villa before heading home – inspired, recharged, and stylishly satisfied.