Sant’Uffizio – Penango – Italy

For the ultimate getaway retreat in the heart of Asti’s Monferrato and Langhe, book your stay at the Relais Sant’Uffizio Wellness & SPA Hotel. This elegant 16th century property has been given a contemporary makeover and is now a beautiful, comfortable four-star hotel with state-of-the-art conferencing facilities, a relaxing spa centre and a gourmet restaurant.

Guests can choose to stay in Relais Sant’Uffizio’s traditional rooms and suites or at the modern and recently renovated Moonfrà by Sant’Uffizio, located 200 meters from the main building within the hotel’s grounds.

Discover Italy’s Piedmont region and take in the local foods and wines during your trip. The Relais Sant’Uffizio Wellness & SPA is the perfect destination for your Italian vacation and is situated close to Asti, Turin and Alba. Book your stay with us today!

Our outdoor swimming pool season is open from 30th of April to 30th of September!
Relax and enjoy the sun from 9am to 7pm, the entrance is included in all room types.
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The Supreme Sacred Congregation of the Roman and Universal Inquisition, also called Sant’Uffizio, was created in 1542 by Pope Paul III who proclaimed the Licet ab initio Apostolic Constitution. It corresponds to the old Inquisition and is named Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.

This ancient house in the heart of Monferrato is surrounded by vineyards and pretty red brick villages, tucked away in the green hills all around. These places evoke sixteenth century atmospheres, when the guesthouse was a monastery and belonged to the Inquisition tribunals, venue of the Dominican Inquisitor of Casale, that depended directly on the Roman Catholic Church.

This is where the Dominicans, who defended the strict rules of the ecclesiastical tribunal, used to grow silkworms and produce a very good wine for Mass. It was so nice in fact, that the Franciscans, who were owners of three convents near Moncalvo, were jealous of them.