Castelnuovo Nigra

In the scattered territory of Castelnuovo Nigra, a municipality of just 416 residents anchored by the hamlet of Sale Castelnuovo, the rugged hills of the Turin metropolitan area shape a highly specific agricultural output. Here, 15 protected denominations overlap, shaped by the alpine transition. The steep slopes yield the rare Canavese DOC wines, produced across a zone of 104 municipalities, alongside the aromatic Genepì del Piemonte IG, a spirit crafted from mountain sagebrush. The harsh climate and altitude of these scattered hamlets concentrate the alpine botanicals and grape sugars, defining the sharp flavors unique to this Piedmontese pocket.