What grows here
Tonco
19 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
As the central hub of the Valleversa valley within the Lower Monferrato hills, the agricultural enclave of Tonco shapes its identity around steep, sun-exposed vineyards. This specific topography fosters 19 protected denominations, led by highly localized reds. Here, the sandy-clay soils yield the pale, tannic Grignolino d'Asti DOC, a wine produced across a tight zone of just 34 municipalities. Tonco’s microclimate also nurtures the fragrant Freisa d'Asti DOC, turning these rugged Piedmontese slopes into a specialized cradle for rare, historic grape varieties that demand precise elevation and hands-on viticulture to thrive.
Municipality
Born on this land
DOCGBarbera d'AstiDOCBarbera del MonferratoDOCGBarbera del Monferrato SuperioreIGBrandy italianoDOPCrudo di CuneoDOCFreisa d'AstiIGGénépi des AlpesDOPGrana PadanoIGGrappaIGGrappa di BaroloIGGrappa piemonteseDOCGrignolino d'AstiDOCMonferratoIGPMortadella BolognaDOCPiemonteIGPSalame CremonaIGPSalame PiemonteDOPSalamini italiani alla cacciatoraIGPVitelloni Piemontesi della Coscia