The origins of the town probably go back to the Roman period. It was the site of an ancient church and the first Medieval record dates back to 984. In the feudal era it became the capital of a marquisate which included the castles of Incisa, Vaglio, Castelnuovo, Bergamasco and Carentino, and retained its autonomy until the year 1514, when it was taken by Guglielmo IX of Monferrato. Incisa takes the second part of its name from the carabiniere G.B. Scapaccino, the first holder of a gold medal in the Italian army.

The area around Incisa is part of southern Monferrato, in the lower valley of the river Belbo. Its geomorphological characteristics reflect those of the Monferrato area: an alternation of plains, valleys and low-lying hills. The landscape bears the signs of the agricultural activities carried out, mainly arable crops, fields, vineyards, woods and vegetable cultivation.

WORTH SEEING

All that is left of the Medieval castle are a few ruins and part of the boundary walls. The church of Nostra Signora dei Carmine in Borgo Villa, built in the 15th century, represents a noteworthy example of religious architecture, and hosts a valuable seventeenth century organ. The two parish churches are other interesting examples of religious architecture: San Giovanni Battista in Borgo Villa and SS. Vittore e Corona in Borgo Madonna.