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Tagliolo Monferrato: sights, history and trails

Alessandria

Elevation: 315 m above sea level
Area: 26.21 km²
Demonym: cutlery
Patron saint: San Carlo Borromeo

A closer look

Discovering Tagliolo Monferrato

Tagliolo Monferrato (Taieu [ta ̧ ̧ ̧ ̧ ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] in Liguria and Piedmont) is an Italian municipality of 1 472 inhabitants^[2] from the province of Alessandria, in Piemonte, located in the Upper Monferrato, on a height near the confluence of Stura in the Orba. It is one of the main municipalities of Ovadese, historical and cultural area of Basso Piemonte and the Monferrato, which takes its name from the city of Ovada.

Part of the municipal territory is part of the Natural Park of the Capanne di Marcarolo.

History of Tagliolo Monferrato

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The Municipality draws its own name from Taliolus, Talliolus or Taiolus to indicate perhaps an area of intense deforestation. In the Lombard period there were the monks of San Colombano from the nearby monastery of Belforte Monferrato, known at the time as Uxecium.

Concessed in 976 in fief to the Aleramics by Emperor Otto I, it was owned by various feudal lords: the Marquises of Bosco, Malaspina, Cattaneo della Volta, the Spinolas, the Dorias. During the medieval period it hosted the female monastery of Santa Maria di Bano, whose remains are still visible today on Mount Colma, near the locality of the same name.

It was conquered "armed manu" from the military leader of the Republic of Genoa Egidio di Negro, during the Genoese expansion in the Oltregiogo. Entered the orbit of the duchy of Milan, it was given in fief to the Gentile family.

In 1750 following the marriage of Teresa Gentile with Constantine Pinelli, the manor of Tagliolo passed to the family Pinelli Gentile, still present owner of the castle.

Symbols

The coat of arms and gonfalone of the municipality of Tagliolo Monferrato were granted by decree of the President of the Republic of 1 March 1955.^[5]

«Silver, at the red castle, put to the five-piece guelph, open of the field, founded on green countryside, toped by a black crowned eagle. Exterior ornaments from the Municipality.»

The gonfalone is a shredded drapery of white and red.^[6]

What to see in Tagliolo Monferrato

The Castello di Tagliolo Monferrato, still inhabited by the Marchesi Pinelli Gentile, is one of the best preserved in Alto Monferrato . Inserted in the circuit of " Castelli...Explore this chapter

The Castello di Tagliolo Monferrato, still inhabited by the Marchesi Pinelli Gentile, is one of the best preserved inHigh Monferrato. Inserted in the circuit of the "Open Castles" of the Lower Piemonte, it is characterized by a square-shaped tower, which constitutes the oldest part, dating back to the 10th century, used to spot, according to the well-known belief, the possible arrival of Saracen invasions.

Inside are the wineries of the Castle, where for 500 years the wines of the territory have been produced and preserved.

Society

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Demographic evolution

Inhabitants registered^[7]

Traditions and folklore

Gran Palio del Monferrato - Race of Lancio dello Stoccafisso. August 16, feast of San Rocco. Farinata and wine Dolcetto d'Ovada. By C.C.R.T. Cultural circle Recreative Tagliolese and Assoc. Alto Monferrato.
Wine Stories, medieval festival with period costumes, flags and duels. Two-year edition.^{[without source]}

Infrastructure and transport

Tagliolo is served by self-services managed by SAAMO.Explore this chapter

Tagliolo is served by self-services managed by SAAMO.

In the past, the town was served by a stop of the Novi Ligure - Ovada tramway, relatively far from the village, whose races ceased in 1953.

Administration

Below is a table relating to the administrations that have succeeded one another in this municipality.Explore this chapter

Below is a table relating to the administrations that have succeeded one another in this municipality.

Period		First citizen	Match	Load	Notes
June 17, 1985	May 31, 1990	Paolo Room	Italian Communist Party	Mayor	^[8]
May 31, 1990	April 24, 1995	Lino Carlo Rava	Italian Communist Party	Mayor	^[8]
April 24, 1995	June 14, 1999	Lino Carlo Rava	centre-left	Mayor	^[8]
June 14, 1999	June 14, 2004	Lino Carlo Rava	civic list	Mayor	^[8]
June 14, 2004	June 8, 2009	Franca Repetto	civic list	Mayor	^[8]
June 8, 2009	May 25, 2014	Franca Repetto	civic list: together for Tagliolo Monferrato	Mayor	^[8]
May 25, 2014	May 26, 2019	Giorgio Marenco	civic list: together for Tagliolo	Mayor	^[8]
May 26, 2019	June 9, 2024	Giorgio Marenco	civic list: together for Tagliolo	Mayor	^[8]
June 9, 2024	in office	Marianna Lipartiti	civic list: together for Tagliolo	Mayor	^[8]