What grows here
Castelnuovo Don Bosco
20 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
In the elevated Alto Astigiano hills of northern Asti, Castelnuovo Don Bosco nurtures wines defined by steep, sun-drenched slopes. This specific microclimate fuels the aromatic Malvasia di Castelnuovo Don Bosco DOC, a sweet red nectar cultivated in a restricted zone of just 6 municipalities. The rugged terrain also fosters Albugnano DOC, a rare Nebbiolo-based wine limited to 4 neighboring villages. Today, 5 verified local producers channel this high-altitude terroir into bottle, with 3 opening their cellars to travelers. Here, the alpine breezes and clay soils yield grapes of intense perfume, anchoring a centuries-old winemaking heritage in Piedmont's northernmost heights.