Santa Maria della Versa is located in the province of Pavia, on the hill of Oltrepò Pavese.

At the bottom of the valley, next to a chapel dedicated to Our Lady, a town was built to host markets and fairs, while Soriasco was an important fortified village with a twelve-tower castle (with a single square tower that continues to stand today).

Santa Maria della Versa is a village nestled in a valley embraced by rolling hills planted with vineyards of Pinot. This village is actually the "capital of sparkling wine". In fact, it is home to a major wine producer that, for over a century, has transformed the "Pinot Nero" variety into a lively, sparkling wine with a dry, fresh and superb flavour. The area is also known for its spirits. Right next to the facility, the distillery transforms wine marc into a high quality grappa. The entire territory, referred to as Valle Versa, is a great stopping point for an unforgettable gourmet journey on a discovery of the art of making cheeses, cured meats, sweets and even biscuits.