Piedmont · Sub-regions
Ovada & Acqui
The south of Monferrato towards the Ligurian border: Dolcetto di Ovada DOCG as the variety's powerful expression, Brachetto d'Acqui as aromatic sweet red sparkling wine, Moscato from Strevi. The spa town of Acqui Terme is the centre.
Grape Varieties
Dolcetto, Brachetto
Barbera, Moscato
Most Famous Site
Ovada, Acqui Terme, Strevi
Vineyard Area
1.500 ha
Harvest
September – October
TERROIR PROFILE · Piedmont
Ovada & Acqui Marl & sand in southern Monferrato
Dolcetto di Ovada and Brachetto d'Acqui: the warm, aromatic south of Monferrato.
SOILS
Marlbalanced, structured
Marl is a mix of limestone and clay — yields structured, balanced wines with acidity backbone.
Limestoneprecise, mineral
Limestone delivers tension, structure and a cooler, more mineral character.
CLIMATE · Mediterranean
Warm, Ligurian influence, early ripening.
TOPOGRAPHY · gentle
Gentle hills around Ovada, Acqui Terme and Strevi.
WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS
Typical Flavours of the Region
Barbera
RedDolcetto
RedMoscato Bianco
WhiteBrachetto
RedRegion aroma cloud
Piedmont overview
This sub-region is part of Piedmont. The map shows all 15 sub-regions — Ovada & Acqui is highlighted.
Overview
Typical Varieties
Terroir & Climate
Soil Type
Marl, sand, limestone
Climate
Warm, Ligurian influence
All Wineries
32 resultsAzienda Agricola Giulio Arnera
Ovada & Acqui · Strevi
Azienda Vinicola Valle Erro
Ovada & Acqui · Cartosio
Botto Vini
Ovada & Acqui · Ricaldone
Ca' di Cicul
Ovada & Acqui · Strevi
Cantina Alice Bel Colle
Ovada & Acqui · Alice Bel Colle (Stazione)
Cantina La Brontina
Ovada & Acqui · Acqui Terme
Cantina sociale "La Maranzana"
Ovada & Acqui · Maranzana
Cantina Sociale "Produttori Insieme"
Ovada & Acqui · Capriata d'Orba
Cantina sociale "Tre Secoli" (vini bianchi)
Ovada & Acqui · Ricaldone
Cantina sociale "Tre Secoli" (vini rossi)
Ovada & Acqui · Ricaldone
Cantina sociale "Tre secoli" Sca - Punto vendita
Ovada & Acqui · Ricaldone
Cantina Sociale di Mantovana
Ovada & Acqui · Predosa
Cantina sociale Rivalta Borimda
Ovada & Acqui · Rivalta Bormida
Cantina Sociale Tre Castelli
Ovada & Acqui · Montaldo Bormida
Casa Vinicola Marenco Srl
Ovada & Acqui · Strevi
L'oasi nel vigneto
Ovada & Acqui · Cremolino
La Casanella
Ovada & Acqui · Lerma
Paolo Pizzorni Vini
Ovada & Acqui · Ricaldone
Events in Piedmont
All events in Piedmont →10 Oct – Sun, 6 December 2026
Fiera Internazionale del Tartufo Bianco d'Alba – Wine Tasting Experience
Tasting · Alba
25 Jan – Tue, 26 January 2027
Grandi Langhe
Trade event · Alba
27 Jan – Sat, 30 January 2027
Nebbiolo Prima
Trade event · Alba
24 Apr – Sun, 2 May 2027
Vinum Alba
Wine fair · Alba
15 May – Sun, 16 May 2027
Nizza è Barbera
Tasting · Nizza Monferrato
29 May – Sun, 30 May 2027
Cantine Aperte Piemonte
Open cellar · Piemont
Frequently Asked Questions
Which grape varieties define Ovada & Acqui?
The key grape varieties in Ovada & Acqui are Dolcetto, Brachetto, Barbera and Moscato. The best-known vineyard is Ovada, Acqui Terme, Strevi.
When is the best time to visit Ovada & Acqui for wine?
The harvest in Ovada & Acqui takes place September – October – when vineyards and cellars are busiest. May to July suits tastings without harvest bustle; many estates open their tasting rooms off-season by appointment.
What does the terroir of Ovada & Acqui taste like?
Soils: Marl, sand, limestone. Climate: Warm, Ligurian influence. Together they shape structure, acidity and aromatics – see the terroir profile above.
How many wineries are there in Ovada & Acqui?
Cellarmap lists 32 wineries in Ovada & Acqui across roughly 1,500 hectares of vines. Every profile shows location, contact, grape varieties and, where available, vineyards, classification and visitor information.
Which is the most famous vineyard in Ovada & Acqui?
Ovada, Acqui Terme, Strevi is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Ovada & Acqui. The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.