On The Wine Trail
When you exit the autostrada or leave the train station at
Asti
, you enter Astesana, an ancient land , dotted with ancient castles and fine houses. Astesana is one of the most fertile areas in the
province
of
Asti, with over 50 closely connected towns and cities, and producing a third of Piedmont’s wine. Delicious Barbera, aromatic Moscato, the splendid Brachetto, and the famous Italian Spumante are all produced here. There are over 300 wineries, mostly private and some co-operative, available for tastings and purchases. Also worth sampling while you are here is Italy’s only DOP goats' milk cheese, incredible vegetables and of course the famous Piemonte truffles.
A Selection of Astesana Wines
In total, there are 12 DOC and DOCG wines from Astesana, and when the various types and sub-denominations are factored in, over 47 types of possible wordings can appear on the wine labels. It is no wonder people can get confused about what to buy! The descriptions provided on the follwing pages are not intended as an exhaustive list of all wines available, but hopefully they will give you a guiding hand with your selection.
