What grows here
Rocchetta Tanaro
20 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Rocchetta Tanaro owes its viticultural identity to its position along the alluvial banks of the Tanaro River in the Asti province, where river-influenced soils shape expressive native grapes. This specific terroir shines in Grignolino d'Asti DOC, a light, spicy red wine restricted to a production zone of 34 municipalities. The area's sandy clay also nurtures Cortese dell'Alto Monferrato DOC. Today, 2 verified wine producers operate directly within the municipality, and both remain open for visits, offering travelers an authentic taste of these highly localized Piedmontese traditions.
Municipality
Born on this land
DOCGBarbera d'AstiDOCBarbera del MonferratoDOCGBarbera del Monferrato SuperioreIGBrandy italianoDOCCortese dell'Alto MonferratoDOPCrudo di CuneoDOCFreisa d'AstiIGGénépi des AlpesDOPGrana PadanoIGGrappaIGGrappa di BaroloIGGrappa piemonteseDOCGrignolino d'AstiDOCMonferratoIGPMortadella BolognaDOCPiemonteIGPSalame CremonaIGPSalame PiemonteDOPSalamini italiani alla cacciatoraIGPVitelloni Piemontesi della Coscia