Codevilla: Wine, Landscape and Cultural Heritage

Codevilla lies on the boundary between the Po Plain and the first hills of the Oltrepò Pavese. This location defines a place where renowned winegrowing and extensive farmland are part of the traditional Lombard landscape. This means different interests come together when planning your trip: wine and food, nature watching, and cultural history. The Panchina Gigante di Codevilla offers a viewpoint with a field of vision of more than 180 degrees.

Experience wine and food

An e-bike tour offered by La Genisia takes you through vineyards and the hills of the Oltrepò Pavese; a cellar visit and wine tasting are included. La Genisia’s cellar experience includes a visit to the historic wine cellar and the rooms where the sparkling wines are made, including the Torre Vinaria. At a Montelio tasting, three base wines are served with locally made cured meats and local cheeses. The availability and operational details of La Genisia’s offer may change; Montelio may also adjust its tasting formats. Check the offers relevant to your plans in advance.

Landscape and nature

The hills above Mondondone and Piana are home to deciduous forests, mainly of oaks, black locusts, chestnuts and poplars. Near Pontazzo, the Calanchi are natural erosion formations; their niches serve as nesting sites for bee-eaters in spring and summer. If you take this aspect of nature into account when planning your trip, timing matters: the nesting season described is in spring and summer.

Culture and events

The Chiesa di San Bernardo in Codevilla dates back to the 16th century and preserves a remarkable wooden choir loft as well as works of religious art. The Maria Maddalena Rossi collection includes paintings by Guttuso, Carrol, Mafai, Gentilini and Sassu, as well as sculptures and old books. A local legend is associated with the Santuario del Pontasso: it is said to have been founded by a Lombard warrior named Asso.

Tucano Fiere organizes antiques markets and food fairs in Codevilla. Dates vary for individual events. If a market or fair is important to your stay, check its date in advance.

Getting there and planning your trip

Voghera station is the only stated rail connection from Codevilla to the rest of the country. Trenord regional trains and Trenitalia long-distance trains stop there, with the exception of Italo and Frecciarossa services; freight trains also run there. Bus route 144 runs along the Voghera–Codevilla–Retorbido–Rivanazzano–Godiasco route. Its schedules are subject to seasonal changes. Check current train and bus connections before you travel.

The different reasons for travelling also vary in their timing: the bee-eaters’ nesting season is in spring and summer, while market and fair dates vary by event. Wine experiences offer a different focus; check their availability and formats before making plans. These differences can help you decide whether Codevilla suits your interests and planned travel dates.

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