The Piedmontese dictionary defines the merenda sinoira as.
``the eating between desinare and dinner`` and like many other traditions has a peasant origin.
In the fields, especially in the summertime, it was customary to bring a napkin with bread, cheese and cold cuts to eat during the afternoon along with a nice glass of red wine.

A good glass of Nice or a Cocchi Americano accompanied with Borgo Affinatori cheeses and a selection of Luiset cured meats. Nastisa is the perfect escape from the monotony of downtown. An aperitif on the hill of Viatosto, 5 minutes from the city, to eat and drink something good while looking at the beautiful landscape of the Astigiano.