Pontestura

Pontestura, an Alessandria enclave of just over 1,300 residents, channels its Piedmontese hillsides into 18 protected denominations. At the pinnacle of its local viticulture is the Grignolino del Monferrato Casalese DOC, a characterful red wine limited to a strict zone of only 34 municipalities including this one. The region’s clay and limestone soils also nurture the robust Barbera d'Asti DOCG, demonstrating how these specific elevations shape distinct flavor profiles. By restricting production to tight geographic boundaries, Pontestura transforms its modest acreage into a concentrated hub for Piedmont's authentic, soil-driven expressions.