HELPFUL LINKS Suggestions for further information on the Monferrato area and special events, to be found on the Internet: www.monferrini.com <intended for Americans of Monferrato descent, but, not only: offers a comprehensive bibliography and photo gallery. www.informer.it <online magazine for English speaking expatriates or would-be-expatriates; especially useful for bureacratic information and a window into the life. www.terredasti.it <tourist proposals and events calendars in and around Asti (multiple language) www.albain.com <tourist  proposals and events around Alba( in Italian) www.collinealfieri.it <(in Italian) information on all the village of this group, including and surrounding San Martino Alfieri www.valrilate.it <(in Italian) information on the villages including and surrounding Villa San Secondo www.marchesialfieri.it <the premium wine estate and private castle of San Martino Alfieri (Eng/Ger) www.trenitalia.it <all Italian trains schedule(English ,German, French) www.hostetler.net <a comprehensive listing of festivals (English)