a town of the Sardinian States, division of Coni, on the left bank of the Tanaro, 16 miles S. of Mondovi. It has an ancient castle, and is surrounded by ruinous old walls; the parish church is a large and handsome building. Candles and woollen cloth are made here; there are also saw-mills, and a trade in timber, rural produce, &c. Pop. 4750.