After Rocchetta Tanaro the road leads to Mombercelli, one of the great centres for lovers of Barbera wine. The village itself is on the top of a hill and includes the remains of an ancient castle.

Mombercelli is also famous for its distilleries, where the pressings from local wines are turned into grappa and grapes are distilled into acquavit.
From here go on to nearby Vinchio. It's a pretty part of Piedmont, surrounded by vine-clad hills, and it's famous for its cardoons and fine asparagus.