COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Barbera
PRODUCER
Vinchio Vaglio
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Piemonte Barbera Vinchio Vaglio is a red wine from the Piedmont region of Italy, made from 100% Barbera grapes. It is officially classified as Piemonte Barbera DOC. The wine's name, 'Le Tane,' references historical hillside caves used by local farmers, underscoring its connection to rural traditions. Vinchio Vaglio, the producer, is a cooperative established in 1959 by 19 winegrowers and now comprises nearly 200 families. The winery is situated in the Monferrato Hills, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its winemaking history. Barbera grapes constitute approximately 70% of the cooperative's total production. The vineyard soils in Vinchio and Vaglio Serra vary, with loess-rich soils in Vinchio contributing to freshness and clay-rich soils in Vaglio providing structure.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€14
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
18-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Le Tane' refers to ancient hillside caves used by farmers.
Fact 02
Vinchio Vaglio is a cooperative of nearly 200 winegrowing families.
Fact 03
Barbera accounts for about 70% of the cooperative's production.
Fact 04
The Monferrato Hills are a UNESCO World Heritage site.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Piemonte Barbera Vinchio Vaglio is produced using 100% Barbera grapes. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperatures, followed by malolactic fermentation, also in stainless steel. The wine then undergoes approximately 6 months of aging in cement tanks before bottling. Harvest typically takes place in the second half of September. The producer, Vinchio Vaglio, employs sustainable farming practices and is certified through programs like Equalitas.
