What grows here
Cortazzone
18 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Cortazzone, a quiet enclave of just over six hundred residents in the hilly Alto Astigiano union, channels its distinctive microclimate into outstanding viticulture. Within this specific terroir, 18 protected denominations overlap, spotlighting the native red grapes. Chief among these is Freisa d'Asti DOC, a characteristic local wine cultivated across a restricted zone of 117 municipalities, alongside the renowned Barbera d'Asti DOCG. The clay-rich soils of these northern Asti slopes yield structured, vibrant wines that reflect the authentic personality of Piedmont's lesser-known hills, making Cortazzone a crucial microscopic node in the region's historic winemaking map.