What grows here
Lu e Cuccaro Monferrato
17 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
Formed by the 2019 union of two historic Alessandria hill towns, Lu e Cuccaro Monferrato is shaped by limestone ridges that nurture 17 protected denominations. Chief among these is Grignolino del Monferrato Casalese DOC, a pale, tannic red born from the local maritime sands. Here, 2 verified producers craft these distinct wines, and both open their cellar doors to curious travelers. This specific terroir also fuels the robust Barbera d'Asti DOCG, where the sharp diurnal temperature swings concentrate sugars and acids, proving why this newly unified municipality remains an ancient, singular crucible for Piedmontese viticulture.
Municipality
Born on this land
DOCGBarbera d'AstiDOCBarbera del MonferratoDOCGBarbera del Monferrato SuperioreIGBrandy italianoIGGénépi des AlpesDOPGrana PadanoIGGrappaIGGrappa di BaroloIGGrappa piemonteseDOCGrignolino del Monferrato CasaleseDOCMonferratoIGPMortadella BolognaDOCPiemonteIGPSalame CremonaIGPSalame PiemonteDOPSalamini italiani alla cacciatoraIGPVitelloni Piemontesi della Coscia