What grows here
Castellar Guidobono
13 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Within Piedmont's Alessandria province, the compact municipality of Castellar Guidobono, home to just 433 inhabitants, is a significant origin point for distinct Italian excellences. Here, the unique terroir cultivates grapes for the acclaimed Colli Tortonesi DOC, a wine zone encompassing 46 municipalities where specific varietals flourish in the local soils. This small geographic footprint also contributes to the broader Piemonte DOC and is an integral part of the region supporting a remarkable 13 protected denominations in total. These include the esteemed Vitelloni Piemontesi della Coscia IGP, thriving thanks to the specific microclimate and traditional agricultural practices fostered within the Tortona Hills.