They call it "the balcony of Monferrato" because, from its 549 meters above sea level, it offers an incredible panorama of woods, vineyards, and mountains. We're talking about Albugnano, a tiny municipality in the Asti area that, since 1997, has also boasted a little-known Denomination of Controlled Origin.
Albugnano: the territory
One of the issues we mentioned a few years ago, the "nebbiolization" of the Langhe vineyards, has turned into a great opportunity for new territories that, taking advantage of the success garnered by the grape variety, have pressed the accelerator, increasing the hectares dedicated to it.
