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VAGLIO SERRA |
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Comune
di Vaglio Serra
Via Castello 2
Tel: 0141/732024
E-mail: vaglio@inwind.it
Mayor: Cristiano Fornaro
Population: 297
Altitude: 278 a.s.l.
Carabinieri: Nizza M.to – tel:
0141/721623 |
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The
name of the village derives from the Latin
Vallum, later transformed into Vallium
and then Vaglio. In 1863 the name was
changed by Royal Decree into Vaglio Serra.
The area was inhabited in the Roman era
by a tribe of Ligurian people. It was
a military fortress for defending the
road that ran on the high ground of Castellaro.
During Medieval times it became the feudal
property of the Marquis of Incisa and
in 1095 it fell under the domination of
Asti. In 1155 it was destroyed by the
allies of Frederick Redbeard. In 1703
Vaglio became Savoy land.
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| LOCAL
AREA - ECONOMY |
| The
hilly position of the village has favoured
the development of a mainly agricultural economy,
based on viticulture and the production of
high quality wines such as Barbera d’Asti
and Monferrato, Freisa, Brachetto, Grignolino,
Moscato, Cortese and Chardonnay. Its fruit
crops should also be noted: strawberries,
cherries, peaches, apricots, apples and vegetables:
asparagus, artichokes, cardoons. It is also
an area known for truffles. |
| ART
AND ARCHITECTURE |
| During
the 18th century the Crova palace was built
where the ancient castle once stood. This
is now the town hall. The Confraternita dei
Batù, which dates from the same period,
is now deconsacrated and municipal property.
The parish church is dedicated to San Pancrazio.
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| EVENTS |
Second
Sunday in November: Fair of the ‘Supplies
of San Martino’. Through this event
the Pro Loco Association in collaboration
with the local council keep an ancient tradition
alive.
The autumn was the ideal time for farmers
to stock up on all the goods they needed as
the season changed: from food to equipment,
from clothes to livestock to other goods.
During the fair visitors can sample local
specialities, buy produce and observe traditional
crafts and implements.
The San Martino Fair, the last fair before
the onset of winter, is also particularly
important in terms of the most noble local
products: forty days having passed from harvest
the local producers open the wine in order
to see whether it will be a good vintage or
not.
Third Saturday in July: Strangers in the Night,
a sixties tribute event which is more than
just nostalgic trip down memory lane. Through
music, films, exhibitions and encounters it
aims to explore the impact of that period
that many view as a seminal one, the consequences
of which are still felt today. Alongside this
event there are food and wine stalls offering
samples of local specialities and the area’s
finest wines, Barbera Superiore and Vigne
Vecchie.
End of October: Halloween, with ghosts, witches
and monsters invading the village.
Carnival. The Sunday during Carnival sees
games and entertainment in the square for
children.
There are theatre performances in dialect
throughout the year. |
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