The land area that encompasses the entire province of Asti and the province of Alessandria, commonly known as Monferrato, Piedmont is the heart of wine for the maximum concentration in Italian and European vines and wines. This part of Piedmont, known for leading names such as Asti, Barbera, Dolcetto, Moscato and Grignolino, has assumed such an important role in the panorama of the wines of quality to merit a full designation of origin. The approximately 40 000 hectares of vineyards, hills and all at an altitude ranging between 200 and 500 meters affecting an area covering less than 200 small towns.
