What grows here
Cellarengo
15 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Home to just 726 residents in Asti, Cellarengo occupies the clay-heavy plateau of the Pianalto di Poirino, where centuries-old artificial ponds nurture the Tinca Gobba Dorata del Pianalto di Poirino DOP. This golden, sweet-fleshed tench is the crown jewel among the 15 protected denominations overlapping this tiny Piedmontese territory. On the surrounding sun-exposed ridges, the red-berried Freisa grape thrives, yielding the characteristic Freisa d'Asti DOC across a tightly defined zone of 117 municipalities. Here, the unique interface between shallow wetland aquaculture and hilly viticulture creates a dual gastronomic identity where pond-reared fish and dry red wines harmoniously coexist.