Castle of the counts of Monticello d'Alba Roero, Antico Podere Tota Virginia Serralunga d'Alba. Thursday, 31 October, Friday 1, Saturday 2 November 2013. On the occasion of the feast of Halloween

The "mythical" masche, witches and ghosts, a castle lonely amid the hills to show under an unusual light the local beauty spots, on the occasion of Halloween party.

Four appointments scheduled: It begins at the table, with the dinner in the company of a masca at the restaurant "Tota Virginia" of Serralunga d'Alba, in the heart of the Langhe of Barolo (CN).
But you continue to Monticello d'Alba (CN): located a few kilometres from Alba, in the center of one of the gastronomic areas of Piedmont, the castello dei Conti Roero is one of the most impressive and best preserved medieval buildings in the area, Thanks also to the fact that the 1376 Today it is owned by the same family, the Roero of Monticello, they have done their usual residence.
Here on Friday 1 November evening Halloween party continues with a "night at the Castle"dedicated to adults, While on Saturday will be devoted entirely to children, with an afternoon and a night tour in the company of professional guides and teachers.

Dinner with the masca ® Thursday, 31 October (at 20,30)

The traditional dishes, a farmhouse surrounded by greenery, an old porch, the vineyards that open before the eyes in a breathtaking: the restaurant Antico Podere Tota Virginia (CN) frames to the "dinner with the masca", dinner-show on Thursday 31 October 2013, at 20.30, during which the bizarre presence of "masca", popular legendary figure of Piedmont, He performs in raids, stories and pitfalls.
All the charm of an ancient folk tradition as that of "masche" Piedmont marries almost inevitably with the aura of mystery that surrounds the occurrence of Halloween: a happy blend between ancient and modern, among popular story tied to a limited territory – such as, precisely, the lower Piedmont – and a celebration that has crossed all geographical and cultural border.
For the duration of the banquet a strange figure, dressed in dark, sudden raids will between Diners: Sometimes things will "speak to the ear of some, other times will deliver herbs, sometimes quiet appears to then immediately disappear, Sometimes you will produce in bizarre exclamations. Dinner becomes a veritable spectacle, with the "masca" committed to telling stories and legends, illustrate the mysterious "book", flaunt his wisdom in herbal field. And having raised glasses of a magical BREW to the Moon, the masca invite diners to get out and follow it a short distance, where usually collect, At night, herbs for its preparations: here, immersed in the darkness, with only a torch to light the way, Here is revealed new details and legends, but a top secret recipe.

Dinner is by reservation only, at a cost of 45 euro, including wines. Comfortable shoes are recommended for the late evening walk. In case of rain we will pursue an alternative. For children there is a menu 15 euro. *

Night at the Castle "senior" (from the 12 to the 99 years old), Friday 1 November (at 21-23)

Not a simple guided tour, but a real experience in the dark! The visit to the castle of Monticello d'Alba is led by a tour guide, that will invite the participants to follow it with the battery-operated torch: Here is that their light will illuminate every time a female figure, then a soldier, and finally a sentenced to death. The visit turns into a "House of terror", that between the shadows and the mysteries unravel the secret of the treasure of the French.

In order to manage the visit and animations the organizers have set a maximum number of 50 adults (on booking subject to availability: It is advisable to bring a flashlight and wear heavy battery).
The contribution is 10 EUR per person.

Afternoon at the Castle (children between 3 and 6 years old), Saturday 2 November (at 18-19,30)

An appointment at the castle of Monticello for children aged 3 to the 6 years old, designed for those who still do not know how to read, but curious and lover of "shiver": children, in the company of professional teachers, listen to the voice of Chiara, the ghost of the Castle, the adventures involving this ancient Manor.

In order to manage the visit and animations the organizers have set a maximum number of 30 children (on booking subject to availability: It is advisable to carry a torch battery and heavy jacket). The contribution is 6 EUR per person.
At The Same Time, You can perform a more traditional tour, for parents and adults, accompanied by the Castle Guide, for which the reservation is not required, at a cost of 6,00 EUR per person.

Night at the Castle "Junior" (children between 6 and 12 years old), Saturday 2 November (at 21-23)

Designed to surprise the bravest and "challenge" the most reluctant, the night tour of a castle, When it is closed and there are no other visitors, It's an unforgettable adventure: children can explore, in the company of a guide and professional teachers, the sale in an unusual and suggestive context, participating in animated stories and role-plays to discover objects and historical figures, between beams of light in the darkness, gradually revealed objects, encounters with characters between reality and fiction and ... The evening will take place between unusual paths to discover the history of the Castle and anecdotes related to exhibits, between strict family portraits and gleaming armor: to go through them will be curious characters, also committed to showing the operation of machinery and tools exposed through funny stories.

In order to manage the visit and animations the organizers have set a maximum number of 50 children (on booking subject to availability: It is advisable to bring a flashlight and wear heavy battery).
The contribution is 10 EUR per person.
At The Same Time, You can perform a more traditional tour, for parents and adults, accompanied by the Castle Guide, for which the reservation is not required, at a cost of 6,00 EUR per person.

*Menu

Haunted chalice bubbles with tiny nibbles vampireschi
Tempura vegetables and hen
Fried tripe with chickpeas
Tajarin of wholemeal flour with pumpkin and amaretti fondue
Jowl in Barolo
Chocolate cake with raspberry ice cream
Coffee or tea with pastries
45 euro

Wines:
Classic Rosé Method Germano Ettore
Deltetto Suasì (favourite arnei)
Barbera d'Alba Santa Caterina Guido Porro
Moscato D'Asti Lumine Cà d Gal

Children's Menu (until 10 years old)
Mixed sliced
Penne with tomato sauce
Chicken Milanese
Mixed ice cream
15 euro

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