The comune borders the following municipalities: Agliano Terme, Canelli, Castiglione Tinella, Costigliole d’Asti, Moasca, and Santo Stefano Belbo. The village itself, together with its castle, stands on a hill surrounded by the vineyards which represent its principal economic activity. The comune belongs to the Comunità delle colline tra Langa e Monferrato.

Around two thirds of the area of the commune, and by far the greatest part of its agricultural land is devoted to vineyards. Production is on a small scale: this 10 km² or so is divided between 380 farms and the total annual production of wine is around 4,900,000 litres.

The principal grape veriety grown here is the Moscato bianco, while others include  Barbera, Dolcetto, Nebbiolo, Chardonnay and Freisa.

Of particular interest is the cultivation of the now rare historical variety Gamba di Pernice (literally ‘Pheasant’s leg’).