Infernot Belvedere

Hidden in the heart of Monferrato — a land of vineyards and centuries-old traditions — lies one of its most remarkable treasures: the Infernot, small underground cellars hand-carved into the local tuff stone.
These fascinating hypogean structures, created between the 18th and 19th centuries, have been recognized as UNESCO World Heritage for their exceptional historical and cultural value.

The Infernot were not simple storage rooms, but intimate and precious spaces reserved for preserving the finest bottles, kept at a constant temperature and in ideal natural conditions. Each Infernot is unique, shaped by hand according to the character of the stone and the imagination of its creator — a quiet expression of craftsmanship and rural ingenuity.

In Vignale Monferrato, guests can visit the evocative Infernot Belvedere, one of the most representative examples of this tradition. Accessible by reservation through the Ecomuseo della Pietra da Cantoni, it offers a panoramic setting and an authentic immersion into the agricultural and wine culture of the region.

To visit an Infernot during your stay at Cà Ridens is to step into the intimate relationship between land, stone and wine — a discreet yet profound extension of the Monferrato experience.

📍 Location: Vignale Monferrato (AL)
📅 Visits: By reservation only through the Ecomuseo della Pietra da Cantoni
🏺 Experiences: Guided tours and thematic paths dedicated to wine and local stone heritage