Cocconato

Perched in the northern hills of the Asti province, this compact enclave of fewer than 1,500 residents channels its steep terrain and microclimate into 18 distinct protected denominations. Cocconato is particularly celebrated for Freisa d'Asti DOC, a characterful red born from a tight zone of 117 municipalities. Here, the clay-limestone soils yield structured, aromatic wines that define the local identity. Today, 7 verified producers operate within the municipal boundaries, keeping ancient viticultural lineages alive, with 6 of these estates welcoming international travelers into their cellars for direct tastings.