Cerreto d'Asti

In the tiny Asti province enclave of Cerreto d’Asti, home to just 222 residents, the steep hillsides of Piedmont yield highly specialized viticulture. This compact territory acts as a nurturing cradle for 18 protected designations of origin. Foremost among these is the local Freisa d’Asti DOC, a red wine defined by its vibrant acidity and rustic charm, closely followed by the prestigious Barbera d'Asti DOCG. The unique, sun-drenched microclimates of these northern Italian slopes provide the precise thermal excursions needed to concentrate flavors in these traditional grapes, translating a microscopic patch of land into world-class bottles.