Surrounded by vineyards, woods, and chestnut groves, this village of 600 inhabitants has ancient origins, with settlements from Ligurian and Certi groups. The first documented mention dates to 1230, linked to the foundation of Nizza Monferrato.

Over the centuries, a succession of counts, marquises, and noble lords ruled the village, though no major events are recorded, except for the confirmed destruction of nearby castles, such as those of Castello and Belmonte.

Wine has long been central to village life. A law from 1739 punished grape theft, with harsher penalties for prized varieties like Moscatello, Malvasia del Luglienga, and Passola.

The village centers around the large parish church, built in 1900 in an eclectic style blending neo-Romanesque, neo-Gothic, Baroque, neoclassical, and Art Nouveau influences.

Dominating the skyline, however, is the cooperative winery constructed in 1954, which today boasts one of the largest aging rooms in Piedmont.